RJ Barrett's Clutch Three-Pointer Forces Game 7 As Raptors Beat Cavs In Overtime

Toronto played without starters Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley, yet received standout contributions from its younger players. Scottie Barnes posted 25 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds. Barrett finished with 24 points and nine rebounds, Ja'Kobe Walter added 24, and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 17. Cleveland held a late edge in regulation, leading by one with 18.8 seconds left after Jamal Shead split two free throws. The Raptors forced a critical turnover to regain possession, setting up Barrett's winning attempt. Gonna go to Cleveland, and Toronto, we'll be back real soon, Barnes told the crowd after the game. Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic had set the tone before tip-off. Grit. Who wants it more? Who's more desperate in the game tonight? ... Who's going to hit first? Who's going to go for a rebound, who's going to keep those 50-50 balls alive. We have to be that team tonight, Rajakovic said. Cleveland's star duo of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled throughout, combining for numerous turnovers and missed shots. Evan Mobley was the Cavaliers' standout performer, draining a three-pointer to tie the game with 11.6 seconds left in regulation and controlling the glass in overtime. Game 7 returns to Cleveland with the Cavaliers favored by 7.5 points over the Raptors.