Xinhua News Agency, Washington, May 12 (Reporter Wang Jimin) With the buzzer-blowing lore of Leonard, the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 92-90 at home in the seventh game of the Eastern Conference semifinal of the NBA on May 12, thus beating their opponents 4-3 with a total score and reaching the Eastern Conference finals. This is the second time the Raptors have reached the Eastern Conference finals in four seasons.
The picture shows Raptors player Siakam (right) making a layup in the game on May 12th. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zou Zheng)
When the game was tied at 90:90 with only 4 seconds left, Leonard took the ball to the bottom corner and pulled out the jumper. The ball bounced a few times on the basket and finally fell into the basket, which made the home fans suddenly crazy. Leonard made 16 of 39 shots and scored 41 points in this campaign, which is a well-deserved best in the game. In addition, teammate Ibaka scored 17 points and Siakam scored 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The picture shows Raptors player Van Frith (left) making a layup in the game on May 12th. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zou Zheng)
The game fell into hand-to-hand combat from the beginning, with both sides alternately leading and fighting until the last minute. With just over a minute left in the game, Leonard made a jumper and Siakam made a layup to help the home team lead 89-85, and then the 76ers made a free throw to close the score to 88-89. Leonard also got two free throws since then, and as a result, he made one of the two free throws, and the Raptors led 90-88. The 76ers star Butler then made a decisive layup and tied the score. At this time, there were only 4 seconds left. Just as the game was moving towards overtime, Leonard showed his superstar demeanor and ended the suspense of the game with a winner.
The picture shows Raptors player Leonard (left) making a layup in the game on May 5th. Xinhua News Agency/Reuters
For the 76ers, Embiid scored 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Lei Dike and Butler scored 17 points and 16 points.
The Raptors will play Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals, and the first game between the two sides will start on the 15th.
Editor: Intern Yan Hang
Issued by: Liang Jinxiong
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