The Raptors have been ultra impressive in this playoff series. This young team has heart, grit, and a resilient mindset.
Toronto should be very excited about the direction of the franchise whether they win Game 7 against the Cavs or not.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 18: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates during the first quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Toronto Raptors played the Cleveland Cavaliers (at home) in Canada for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
The Raptors won by a score of 112-110 (in overtime) to keep the series alive and force a Game 7.
Scottie Barnes finished with 25 points, seven rebounds, 14 assists, three steals and three blocks while shooting 11/21 from the field in 48 minutes of playing time.
Jake Weinbach wrote: “The Raptors have been ultra impressive in this playoff series. This young team has heart, grit, and a resilient mindset. Toronto should be very excited about the direction of the franchise whether they win Game 7 against the Cavs or not.”
The Raptors have been ultra impressive in this playoff series. This young team has heart, grit, and a resilient mindset.
Toronto should be very excited about the direction of the franchise whether they win Game 7 against the Cavs or not.
GettyScottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Barnes also made NBA history with his performance.
Real App wrote: “Scottie Barnes tonight: 25 PTS 14 AST 3 STL 3 BLK The first player in NBA history to reach these numbers in a playoff game.”
Scottie Barnes tonight:
25 PTS 14 AST 3 STL 3 BLK
The first player in NBA history to reach these numbers in a playoff game.
Barnes is in the middle of his fifth NBA season (all with the Raptors).
He made his second All-Star Game, finishing the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 50.7% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range in 80 games.
GettyScottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors reacts on the ground during the second half of their NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Scotiabank Arena on February 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Raptors are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference after going 46-36 during the regular season.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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