Raptors-Cavs going to Game 7 too; winner faces Pistons or Magic
The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers, 112-110, in overtime to force Game 7 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
RJ Barrett made a dramatic 3-pointer with 1. 2 seconds left in overtime Friday night as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 to force Game 7 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Barrett's Kawhi Leonard-esque bucket from straight away hit the back of the rim, bounced high into the air and fell in between the mesh.
The shot was from the same end of the court as Leonard's four-bounce miracle during Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers that sent Toronto to the Eastern Conference finals in 2019. Asked by a reporter how many times he dreamed about making a big shot like Game 6's winning basket, Barrett said, "I still dream about it. " The hoop set up a deciding game Sunday at Cleveland.
The home team has won every game in the series. The winner will face the winner of the Pistons-Magic series. Detroit forced Game 7 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena with a 93-79 victory in Orlando .
Scottie Barnes had 25 points and 14 assists for the Raptors. Barrett finished with 24 points, as did Ja'Kobe Walter. Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 17 points.