The Raptors’ bench set a record during Toronto's win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.
The Raptors beat the Nets 150-122 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series to complete a sweep. The reserves accounted for 100 of the Raptors' 150 points, which is an NBA record for points scored by a bench during a game.
Norman Powell, who led the bench with 29 points, thought the record was “cool.”
“I think it’s cool, neat to have your name etched in the record book. It’s cool, I guess. (But) my main focus is winning. … It’s a cool record to have but I’m not gonna harp on it or think about it. On to the next,” Powell said via TSN’s Josh Lewenberg.
In addition to Powell, Serge Ibaka scored 27, Terence Davis had 14 and Matt Thomas scored 12 points.
The Raptors’ bench got the funny Wilt Chamberlain treatment:
In addition to the 100 bench points setting an NBA record, Toronto's 150 points and 39 assists also marked franchise playoff marks.
Toronto will face Boston in the second round of the playoffs after both teams swept in the first round.
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