TORONTO, May 2, 2026 Toronto Raptors force Game 7 with OT win over Cleveland
The Toronto Raptors kept their playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 112-110 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, tying their best-of-seven series at 3-3 and forcing a decisive Game 7.
Clutch Performance Seals Victory
RJ Barrett delivered the game-winning shot with just 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime, capping a thrilling comeback for the Raptors. Barrett finished with 24 points, matching teammate Ja'Kobe Walter's scoring output. Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 25 points and 14 assists, while Jakob Pöltl contributed two points, four rebounds, two steals, an assist, and a block in 21 minutes of action.
"It was simply an extremely hard-fought game," Pöltl said after the win, adding he was "glad we could secure the victory." The Austrian center emphasized the team's determination heading into Game 7: "We’re obviously looking forward to this game. Every minute from every player on the court will be extremely important—we’ll give everything."