Barnes Makes History as Raptors Outlast Warriors in Wild Overtime Win
If you missed this one, the final score alone probably doesn’t tell the full story. The Toronto Raptors pulled off a thrilling 141–127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors, and it turned into one of those games that felt bigger than just a regular-season matchup.
The night was completely taken over by Scottie Barnes. What he did was special, and honestly, it deserved the spotlight it got. Barnes finished with 23 points, but that was just the beginning. A career-high 25 rebounds were grabbed, which also tied a Raptors franchise record, and 10 assists were handed out along the way. By the time it was over, Barnes had secured his seventh career triple-double, and it was the kind that will be talked about for a long time in Toronto. Everything seemed to run through him, especially when the game tightened late.
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The Warriors didn’t make it easy. Regulation was competitive, physical, and tense, with both teams trading momentum. Golden State had their chances to close it out, but the door was kept open, and once overtime arrived, that opening was blown wide open. Toronto’s energy shifted up another level, and the Warriors were slowly left chasing.
Immanuel Quickley played a huge role in that surge. His 27 points came at important moments, and his confidence was obvious as overtime unfolded. Brandon Ingram wasn’t far behind, adding 26 points of his own, while Ja’Kobe Walter chipped in with a season-high 18 points, giving the Raptors a balanced scoring attack that the Warriors struggled to slow down.
What made this win feel even bigger was the context. Toronto had been stuck in a five-game home losing streak, and that weight was clearly hanging over the team. With every rebound Barnes pulled down and every big shot that fell in overtime, that frustration seemed to fade. By the final buzzer, it was clear that something had been lifted.
For Golden State, this one will sting. The effort was there, but execution slipped when it mattered most. Overtime exposed some defensive gaps, and Toronto took full advantage. Credit has to be given where it’s due — the Raptors were sharper, tougher, and more composed when the game reached its breaking point.
In the end, this wasn’t just a win in the standings. It was a statement night for Scottie Barnes and a confidence boost for a Raptors team that badly needed one. Games like this can change a season’s tone, and for Toronto, this one felt like a turning point.
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