- RJ Barrett cemented his place in Raptors history by hitting a dramatic, high-arching three-pointer in the final seconds of overtime to force a Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
- Despite a stagnant fourth-quarter offense, the Raptors relied on their signature defensive intensity and key contributions from role players like Ja’Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles to stay competitive.
- Scottie Barnes delivered a masterful performance with 25 points and 14 assists, ultimately trusting Barrett to take the decisive shot after the Cavaliers collapsed their defense into the paint.
- The victory, which featured a tense, gravity-defying bounce reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard’s 2019 “The Shot,” keeps Toronto’s playoff run alive as the series shifts back to Cleveland.
- Barrett, a Mississauga native, credited his confidence and competitive nature for the game-winning bucket, marking a career-defining moment in front of his hometown crowd.
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