RJ Barrett game-winning shot: How Raptors forced Game 7 vs. Cavaliers on miraculous bounce

No one will ever top Kawhi Leonard's iconic moment from 2019, but the Toronto Raptors have a new fortunate bounce to replay forever.

Facing elimination against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, RJ Barrett hoisted up a 3-pointer in the final seconds of Game 6, watched it bounce up off the back of rim and above the backboard, and watched it sink right back down for the lead.

The silence followed by elation for the Scotiabank Arena crowd will remind many of Leonard's series-winner against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Raptors don't have 2019 on their mind right now — they are one win away from advancing to the second round, with Barrett's shot to thank.

Here's a look at the shot that kept the Raptors' season alive.

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RJ Barrett game-winning shot

A turnover gave the Raptors, trailing by one, a chance to win the game with just over 10 seconds remaining in overtime. Scottie Barnes initially tried to drive toward the basket but gave the ball up to an open Barrett, who quickly put up a 3-pointer.

Any other fan base (other than the Pacers) might see the shot bounce above the backboard and give up hope, but Raptors fans watched and waited as Barrett's shot somehow fell right through the basket for the lead.

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The bounce actually took some additional time off the clock, leaving just 1.2 seconds for the Cavaliers by the time it went down. Evan Mobley was able to get a clean 3-point attempt off on the other end, but it came up short and ensured the series will continue on to a Game 7 on Sunday.

After the game, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recognized the shot as a near-mirror image of his game-winning bounce in Game 1 of last year's Eastern Conference Finals.

That looked familiar

Barrett and the Raptors have much more work to do to get where the Pacers were a year ago, but their grit — and a little bit of luck — have them one win away from advancing.

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