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Raptors pull out gutsy win to force game 7 
It was win or go home for the Toronto Raptors on Friday night as they hosted game six IN the 6ix against Cleveland. After losing game five, the Raptors either had to win to force a game seven or be eliminated from the playoffs.
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
RJ Barrett News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Cavs let chance to close slip away, as RJ Barrett’s wild three forces Game 7
The Cavaliers had it. Then they didn’t. RJ Barrett delivered the dagger, hitting a sky-high three with 1.2 seconds left in overtime that bounced off the back rim, shot straight up, then dropped through.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
RJ Barrett News / Field Level Media / May 1
RJ Barrett's heroics push Raptors-Cavaliers to Game 7
RJ Barrett made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime Friday night as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 to force Game 7 of the first-round playoff series.
Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to RJ Barrett's Game-Winning 3-Pointer in Raptors-Cavaliers Game 6
RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Barrett had a productive 24-point outing against the Cavaliers.
Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Raptors force Game 7 on last-second winner that took the most absurd bounce
The basketball gods have blessed the Toronto Raptors with yet another fortuitous playoff bounce off the fingertips of RJ Barrett. The Raptors trailed 110-109 in overtime with just over 10 seconds left in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Raptors stay alive on RJ Barrett's wild game-winning three
Seven years ago, Kawhi Leonard sent the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals with a game-winning shot that took a fortunate bounce through the hoop.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Cavs-Raptors Game 6 halftime dribbles
Random dribbles following the first half of the Cavs-Raptors Game 6 in Toronto on Friday. The Cavs trail, 61-51. 1. Once again, the Cavs aren’t doing the little things nearly well enough.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 1
RJ Barrett 'never worries' about Toronto’s youngsters
In a must-win game 6 at home, where Toronto is currently a perfect two for zero in the playoffs, the Raptors might need an extra effort from their youngsters tonight, as the news of Brandon Ingram being doubtful would open up a ton of minutes should he not be able to suit up for Toronto’s do-or-die situation.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 1
5 Questions Ahead of Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 6
The Toronto Raptors are facing elimination in Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Scotiabank Arena. With the game rapidly approaching, we spoke with Cleveland Cavaliers On SI contributor Tim Daniel to learn more about how the Cavs will respond going into the matchup and how Brandon Ingram's injury could change the momentum in the series.
Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / May 1
Brandon Ingram doubtful for Raptors-Cavaliers Game 6
The Toronto Raptors are facing elimination on Friday night, trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers 3–2 in their first-round series, and they may have to do so without one of their primary scorers.
The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points and dish out at least 10 assists in a postseason game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 1
The Raptors are doubling down on their strengths
As the Toronto Raptors prepared for Game 5 in Cleveland on Wednesday night – after rumbling to consecutive uncanny wins in Games 3 and 4 – I was rumbling down Lakeshore Boulevard in a U-Haul filled with all my earthly possessions.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Cavs at Raptors, Game 6: Preview, matchups, what to expect
Well, here we go again. The Cavaliers finally pushed back. After letting this thing slip away in Games 3 and 4, they responded like a team that remembered who it is.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Cavaliers getting the full James Harden playoff experience
So far, the Cleveland Cavaliers are getting the best and the worst of the postseason James Harden experience.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 30
Cavs hope 'mental toughness' leads to series-clinching win at Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers feel they passed the toughness test in winning Game 5 at home. The next step is to show the same grit on the road Friday night in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors and clinch the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29
Cavs come from behind to take 3-2 series lead vs. Raptors
Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 23 points, rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-120 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Cavaliers ride hot hand of Dennis Schroder to take pivotal Game 5 against Raptors
Even a poor defensive performance in the first half could not keep the Cleveland Cavaliers from making it five wins in as many games for the home team in the first-round series against the Toronto Raptors with Wednesday's 125-120 comeback win.
Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win
The Toronto Raptors evened their Eastern Conference first round series on Sunday despite a performance that went into the record books for the wrong reasons.
Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / April 25
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley ruled out for remainder of first round
Immanuel Quickley has been ruled out for the rest of the Raptors‘ first-round series against the Cavaliers.
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