Raptors win 112-110 in OT, force Game 7 vs Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett drained a dramatic 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime to lift his team to a 112-110 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena.

The win forced a decisive Game 7 on Sunday in Cleveland, where the Cavaliers hold a perfect 10-0 postseason record against Toronto dating back to 2016. The Cavaliers had led the best-of-seven series 3-2 after a 125-120 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday.

The Raptors entered the game without starting point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has missed all six contests, and forward Brandon Ingram, who was scratched hours before tipoff due to a heel injury suffered in Game 5. Replacements Jamal Shead and JaKobe Walter stepped up in the starting lineup, combining for eight 3-pointers in the first half as Toronto surged to a 40-29 second-quarter advantage.

Scottie Barnes fueled the outburst with a fast-break dunk over Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, then blocked a shot by James Harden on the next possession, helping the Raptors take a 61-51 halftime lead. Barnes overcame a quadriceps injury from Game 5 to finish with 25 points, 14 assists and...