Raptors force Game 7 vs. Cavs thanks to miracle bounce on RJ Barrett game-winner
The Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers after RJ Barrett hit a game-winning three-pointer in overtime. The shot took an improbable bounce off the back rim, high into the air, before falling through the net. The Raptors won 112-110 after Cleveland failed to score on the final possession.
- ▪RJ Barrett's game-winning three-pointer hit the back rim and bounced high before going in.
- ▪The Raptors were down by one point with 10.9 seconds left in overtime before Barrett's shot.
- ▪Scottie Barnes drew a double-team, leading to an open look for Barrett at the top of the key.
- ▪Evan Mobley missed a potential game-winning attempt on the final possession.
- ▪Barrett's shot echoed a similar bounce by Tyrese Haliburton in last season's playoffs.
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