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RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message on Raptors for Game 7 After Game-Winner
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Raptors star RJ Barrett nails season-saving 3-pointer to force Game 7 against Cavaliers
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Clutch doesn’t even begin to describe Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett’s season-saving shot.The Raptors, down 3-2 in the series, were trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-109 with 10.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.Barrett inbounded the ball to Scottie Barnes, with the Raptors needing a basket to save their season. Barnes dribbled to the free-throw line and then kicked the ball back to Barrett, who was waiting at the top of the key.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett celebrates with fans after a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first-round NBA playoffs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 1, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)Barrett launched a 3-pointer, a shot that needed to find the back of the net if the Raptors were to force a Game 7 and extend their season. Instead, Barrett found the back of the rim and the ball bounced nearly seven feet off it.The ball then came down and fell through the net, giving the Raptors a 112-110 lead with 1.2 seconds left. Evan Mobley had a chance to win
RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message on Raptors for Game 7 After Game-Winner
News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 01:48 PM EDTBy Matthew CoudenContributing WriterThe Toronto Raptors appeared like they might get eliminated in the first round of the playoffs courtesy of the higher-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. A must-win Game 6 ended up going into overtime between the two postseason squads.In that extra session, it once again seemed the Cavs were on the verge of securing a win as they pulled ahead with very little time remaining. However, RJ Barrett became a hero with a game-winning shot much like Tyrese Haliburton had in last year's NBA Playoffs.He shot a 29-foot three-pointer and everyone watched as the ball bounced high off the rim and then fell straight down into the hoop for a two-point Raptors lead. That brought plenty of celebration among the Toronto fans and Barrett's teammates, as it helped them force a Game 7 at Cleveland.More news: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Under Fire After 76ers Win Game 7 in Boston...However, Barrett seems ready to wiseley move past his major playoff highlight, as he knows the time to celebrate isn't there yet. He spoke about his game-winner, also talking about the task at hand against the Cavs on Sunday."Not to take anything away from the shot,
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