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‘Something about those rims’: LeBron on Barrett’s game-winning shot

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacts to RJ Barrett’s incredible game-winning three for the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, comparing it to Kawhi Leonard’s iconic shot in 2019.

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Haliburton draws comparison to Barrett’s game-winning shot for Raptors

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In this edition of the Central Sixty, Martine Gaillard looks at a fan’s interaction with Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Cam York after his celebratory stick toss, and Tyrese Haliburton’s social media response to RJ Barrett’s game-winning…

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‘Looked like an eternity’: Rajakovic talks wild bounce on Barrett’s winner

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic discusses the team’s 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6, touching on RJ Barrett’s miraculous game winner and the effort level from the group in a do-or-die contest.

‘Blessed to have him’: Ja’Kobe Walter pinch hits for Ingram-less Raptors

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Ja’Kobe Walter answered the call, finishing with 24 points, five rebounds, three steals and a block while shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-9 from three in 43 minutes.

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Barrett has ‘Kawhi moment’ for hometown Raptors in Game 6

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Danielle Michaud and Michael Grange break down the Toronto Raptors’ 112-110 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6, discussing RJ Barrett’s “Kawhi moment” with a last-second game winner, and more.

NBA Game 6 Highlights: Lakers 98, Rockets 78

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LeBron James led the way with a 28-7-8 line, Rui Hachimura added 21 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers closed out their first-round series in six games with a 98-78 win over the Houston Rockets.

Raptors’ Barrett has confidence to ‘live and die’ by last-second shot

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Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett discusses his last-second game winner in overtime against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6, saying he’s willing to “live and die” by those type of shots since he’s built up that confidence in his game.

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NBA Game 6 Highlights: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 110 (OT)

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Scottie Barnes put up a monstrous 24-7-14 line, RJ Barrett had 24, including the game-winning three in overtime, and the Toronto Raptors forced Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 112-110 win.

Gotta See It: Barrett gets friendly bounce to drain Game 6 OT winner

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Watch as the Raptors force a turnover late in overtime, and set up RJ Barrett for the three, which takes a big bounce off the rim before going in to win and force Game 7 against the Cavaliers.

Barrett claims place in Raptors’ playoff lore with iconic Game 6 winner

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It was only one bounce and it was to extend the series, not win it. But RJ Barrett had his Kawhi Leonard moment.

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NBA Game 6 Highlights: Pistons 93, Magic 79

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Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Tobias Harris had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons erased a 24-point deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 93-79 and force a Game 7.

Raptors’ Murray-Boyles soars in for massive block on Cavaliers’ Tyson

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Watch as Toronto Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles soars in out of nowhere for a massive block on Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jordan Tyson.

NBA Live Tracker: Lakers vs. Rockets, Game 6

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After trailing 3-0 in the series, the Houston Rockets can force a Game 7 with a win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 on Friday. Follow all the action with our NBA Live Tracker starting at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m.

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Raptors’ Barnes spins past Harden and puts Allen on poster with huge slam

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Watch as Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes electrifies the home crowd by spinning past James Harden in transition before crowning Jarrett Allen with a massive two-handed dunk in Game 6.

Barrett, Harden receive double techs following play under basket

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Watch as Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett and Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden receive double technicals after getting tangled up following a play under the basket in the first quarter.

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NBA Live Tracker: Cavaliers vs. Raptors, Game 6

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The Toronto Raptors will look to avoid elimination when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 on Friday. Follow all the action with our NBA Live Tracker starting at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

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NBA Live Tracker: Pistons vs. Magic, Game 6

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The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons will look to force a Game 7 when they head to Orlando to take on the Magic in Game 6 on Friday. Follow all the action with our NBA Live Tracker starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

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Will Cavaliers heavily utilize ‘two-big’ lineup in crucial Game 6?

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NBA analyst Justin Rowan joins Blake Murphy on The Raptors Show and delves into the ‘two-big’ lineup of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen that the Cleveland Cavaliers employ and whether a lot of the duo will be seen on the floor together in…

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How Raptors can adjust and force Game 7 with Ingram’s health uncertain

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Joe Wolfond of Substack joins Blake Murphy on The Raptors Show and the pair discuss Brandon Ingram’s doubtful tag for Friday’s Game 6 and how the Raptors can and will adjust their strategy in the game.

Raptors’ Walter will approach Game 6 same way whether Ingram plays or not

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Raptors starter Ja’Kobe Walter says he’s not going to approach Game 6 any differently than normal, whether Brandon Ingram is playing or he isn’t, says I’m going to take the open shots when I have them, and do what I got to do to win.

Why Barrett feels elimination games play right into Raptors’ personality

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett talks about the team’s mindset heading into their first elimination game, says they’ve always been a team that fights and scraps, and thinks it fits right into their personality.

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Do Raptors make sense as slight underdogs to push Cavaliers to seven?

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VSiN By The Books’ Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis discuss Friday night’s Cleveland Cavaliers-Toronto Raptors Game 6 and whether the Raptors can stave off elimination to force a Game 7 back in Cleveland.