Raptors' Barrett Drains Game-Tying 3-Pointer

0:00Toronto Raptors pulled off a massive upset, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 and overtime to avoid playoff elimination. RJ Barrett from Mississauga drained a 29-foot 3-pointer with just 1.2 seconds left, tying the series at 3 games to 3. The Raptors were shorthanded without all-star Brandon Ingram, who sat out with heel inflammation and point guard Emmanuel quickly sidelined all, series by a hamstring strain. In-year guards, Jocobay Walter and Jamal Shed stepped into the starting lineup and delivered big. Scotty Barnes led Toronto with 25 points, 14 assists, and 7 rebounds for a double-double. Barrett added 24 points and 9 boards, while Walter dropped 24 points off the bench. On the Cav side, Evan Mobley had his best game with 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell finished with 24. The game stayed tight, heading to overtime after Cleveland's late surge erased Toronto's lead.

1:00Both teams traded blows in the extra period, and so Barrett s clutch shot sealed it. Game 7 goes down Sunday at Cleveland's Rocket Arena, where the Raptors are 0 for 10 in Polese's in history. Expect fireworks as these squads battle for the series' win, Canada News, today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters.