RJ Barrett game-winning shot: How Raptors forced Game 7 vs. Cavaliers on miraculous bounce

RJ Barrett game-winning shot

A turnover gave the Raptors, trailing by one, a chance to win the game with just over 10 seconds remaining in overtime. Scottie Barnes initially tried to drive toward the basket but gave the ball up to an open Barrett, who quickly put up a 3-pointer.

Any other fan base (other than the Pacers) might see the shot bounce above the backboard and give up hope, but Raptors fans watched and waited as Barrett's shot somehow fell right through the basket for the lead.

The bounce actually took some additional time off the clock, leaving just 1.2 seconds for the Cavaliers by the time it went down. Evan Mobley was able to get a clean 3-point attempt off on the other end, but it came up short and ensured the series will continue on to a Game 7 on Sunday.

After the game, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recognized the shot as a near-mirror image of his game-winning bounce in Game 1 of last year's Eastern Conference Finals.

Barrett and the Raptors have much more work to do to get where the Pacers were a year ago, but their grit — and a little bit of luck — have them one win away from advancing.

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