Do you know the expression “no room for error”? Probably. In any case, the Raptors players understood it well. On this night marking Vince Carter's jersey retirement in Toronto, the Dinos couldn't miss it. Fortunately, the message got through, and all is well that ends well, victory for the Raptors!
We didn't come far from disaster, but the Raptors' youth came out of it rather well. In any case, it couldn't be otherwise. It's true, the Dinos weren't going to let the Kings spoil the jersey retirement ceremony of the most impactful player in their history. So under the moist eyes of Vince Carter, Toronto did the job, and won at home (131-128) and in very good fashion.
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From the start of the match, this evening promised to be special. Chris Boucher who plants 12 pawns in the first quarter, it's probably not every four mornings. And yet, the pivot clearly also wanted to see his jersey rise to the top of the Scotiabank Arena, since he delivered an XXL game: 24 points in 25 minutes in the end. Enough to start the meeting in the best possible way.
But, undoubtedly wishing not to be seen as simple stooges, the Kings quickly raised the bar. At halftime, Toronto was still ahead. This half-time is precisely the opportunity to pay tribute to Vince Carter, and to make the Vinsanity jersey the first jersey removed from Raptors history. A moving moment, which even the Dinos players chose to attend. No question of mold in the locker rooms while Air Canada is honored.
Vince Carter is crying. The moment is historic!
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During the second act, the debates become more balanced and the Kings gradually catch up. The fourth quarter is unbreathable, and an ultra-clutch tap from Sabonis sends everyone into overtime. In the end, it was the Raptors who left with the victory, and a successful ceremony. RJ Barrett finished with 31 pawns and Gradey Dick was again very good, while DeMar DeRozan planted 33 points. Domantas Sabonis finished with a triple-double: 17 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 goals.
Domantas Sabonis tips it in for the tie… we’re headed to OT in Toronto!
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Toronto ensured, Vince Carter was honored, this is what we could call a perfect evening in the Great North!
