RJ Barrett hit a stunning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime to give the Toronto Raptors a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. The improbable shot, off a high bounce on the rim, erased a late deficit and kept Toronto's season alive. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET in Cleveland.
The Raptors trailed 110-109 in overtime when Barrett took a prayer from the top of the key. The ball caromed high off the rim before dropping straight through, mirroring the famous four-bounce shot by Kawhi Leonard in 2019 at Scotiabank Arena. The shot came after Cleveland's Dennis Schröder threw an ill-advised pass to Evan Mobley, who lost the ball out of bounds with 10 seconds left, giving Toronto the final possession, according to CBS Sports reports of the Friday night thriller. Raptors coach Darko Rajaković called it a season-saving moment on the home rim known for magic.
