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.”
Toronto should be very excited about the direction of the franchise whether they win Game 7 against the Cavs or not.
Raptors Star Scottie Barnes Made NBA History
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.”
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.
Josh Lewenberg of TSN wrote during the game: “What Scottie Barnes is doing, with his team’s season on the line and clearly hobbled, is nothing short of remarkable. 12 points and 8 assists in 15 minutes. He’s scored or assisted on 31 of the Raptors’ 45 points.”
Looking Ahead For Raptors
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.
They are back in the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season.
In 2019, the franchise won the title over the Golden State Warriors.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “#Cavs fall to the Raptors in Game 6 112-110 after RJ Barrett hit what I have to imagine is the second-most insane shot in Raptors history. That’s two brutal losses in this building for the Cavs. Game 7 is Sunday.”
Game 7 is Sunday.
Game 7 will be on Sunday in Cleveland.
Whoever wins the series will advance to the second round and face off against either the Orlando Magic or Detroit Pistons.
Right now, that series is also tied up at 3-3.
Toronto Raptors Star Scottie Barnes Made NBA History In Cavs Game