With their backs against the wall and a nine-game losing streak looming, defending a wonderful Kawhi Leonard performance seemed impossible for the Brooklyn Nets.
But what seemed like an overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors turned into an impressive win against the top team in the NBA. As the final buzzer approached, Barclays Center seemed in slow motion; as fans had to prepare for another heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss at home.
The Nets found themselves in another game tighter than James Harden‘s skinny jeans, extending into overtime. D’Angelo Russell accounted for six points along with Jarrett Allen‘s final two, giving Brooklyn the 106-105 lead.