Raptors force Game 7 vs. Cavaliers with RJ Barrett bouncing in a 3-pointer for the overtime win
Toronto hasn't seen a fortunate bounce like that since Kawhi Leonard's game-winner in 2019.
The Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 112-110 in overtime on Friday with arguably the most fortuitous bounce of RJ Barrett’s career. His 3-point shot with 1. 2 seconds remaining bounced straight up off the heel of the rim then dropped down through the net for the go-ahead score.
Toronto hasn’t seen a bounce like that since Kawhi Leonard’s baseline jumper to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019 on its way to the NBA championship. RJ BARRETT HITS THE GO-AHEAD 3 IN OT TO WIN IT FOR THE RAPTORS AND FORCE GAME 7 🚨 WHAT A SHOT WITH THE SEASON ON THE LINE 😲 pic. twitter.
com/FI6yKSWCaq — NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2026 The home team has won each game in this series, leaving the Cavs to hope that pattern continues on Sunday. Barrett finished with 24 points and nine rebounds, shooting 4-for-12 on 3s. But that fourth one mattered the most.
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 25 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds. Ja’Kobe Walter also scored 24 with five rebounds and three steals. Donovan Mitchell’s layup with 33.
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