Saturday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links
A career highlight for former Blue Devil RJ Barrett
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images I n Friday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Toronto eliminated Cleveland in overtime, 112-110, Detroit roared back to shock Orlando, 93-79, and Los Angeles eliminated Houston, 98-78.
The big story of the night was RJ Barrett’s magnificent game-winner against the Cavaliers. Barrett didn’t shoot well overall, just 8-21/4-12, but he hit the only shot that people will be talking about. He also pulled down 9 rebounds, and passed out 3 assists.
Orlando led 62-38, and somehow let the Pistons come back to win by 14. The Magic missed 23 straight shots in the second half. That’s atrocious.
Detroit ripped off a 35-5 run during that stretch of futility. Paolo Banchero finished 4-20 from the field. He did grab 10 rebounds, but Orlando missed 51 shots, so there were plenty to go around.