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\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted May 3, 2026 4:01 am<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t2 min read<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\tDescrease article font size<\/span>\n\t\t<\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\tIncrease article font size<\/span>\n\t\t<\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\nR-J Barrett\u2019s fortuitous winning shot with 1.2 seconds left in Friday\u2019s extra time reminded Toronto basketball fans of comparable glory days within the NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n
Barrett\u2019s three-pointer from the highest of the important thing hit off the back rim and bounced high above the backboard before going through the web to offer the Raptors a 112-110 victory and force tonight\u2019s Game 7 within the opening-round series at Rocket Arena in Ohio.<\/p>\n
For a lot of fans, Barrett\u2019s clutch shot brought back memories of Kawhi Leonard\u2019s four-bounce buzzer-beating winner in Game 7 of the 2019 East semifinals against Philadelphia. The Raptors would go on to win the NBA championship.<\/p>\n
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Barrett and his teammates said Friday\u2019s victory was thrilling but noted the main target quickly shifted to tonight\u2019s win or go home showdown.<\/p>\n
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\u201cGot one game to make a decision all of it,\u201d Barrett said. \u201cWe\u2019ve fought through the hardest of tasks all yr long. So going to Cleveland goes to be a troublesome task, but that\u2019s what we\u2019re built for.\u201d<\/p>\n
Forgotten in all of the Game 6 excitement was the Raptors being outscored 23-12 in the ultimate quarter and coming oh-so near being ousted.<\/p>\n
The physical Raptors try to change into the primary team since Dallas within the 2022 Western Conference semifinals to win a Game 7 on the road after the primary six were won by the house team.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tMore on Sports<\/button>More videos<\/button>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe experienced and battle-tested Cavaliers wish to advance past the primary round for the third straight yr. They’re 6-2 in Game 7s, including 4-0 at home. Toronto is 3-3 in Game 7s and is playing its first one on the road for the reason that 2021 conference semifinals against Philadelphia, which it lost 88-87.<\/p>\n
Each offences are averaging 111.5 points per game, the Raptors have shot barely higher (40.7 per cent to 39.8 per cent) and Toronto\u2019s defence has had a rather higher rating than the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n
Toronto forward Brandon Ingram stays questionable for tonight after missing Friday\u2019s game due to right heel inflammation.<\/p>\n
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n
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