The Kawhi Shot Heard Around The World
On this date in history Kawhi Leonard connected on a fadeaway from the right corner as the final buzzer sounded (the first gamewinning field goal at the buzzer in a Game 7 in NBA Playoffs history) to propel the Raptors over the 76ers by the final score of 9290 in Toronto to win the series 43 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2nd time in franchise history (2016). Kawhi Leonard led all scorers 41 points (franchise record in a Game 7, previously 35 points K. Lowry 5, 15, 16), 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Joel Embiid paced the 76ers with 21 points (618 FG), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots in the losing effort. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now Subscribe to the NBA:
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