Revisiting the best sights, sounds and Twitter reactions from Kawhi Leonard's series-clinching game-winner

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As TSN and Sportsnet continue to air every Raptors game from last year's road to the NBA title, we'll be featuring game recaps and other written content to transport you back in time for a complete experience of reliving the most memorable stretch of basketball in Toronto's history.

For a complete listing of when TSN and SN are showing each game, check out the broadcast schedule right here.

This story was originally published on May 12, 2019.

The Toronto Raptors are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in franchise history after an improbable series-clinching buzzer-beater from All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, who finished with a game-high 41 points.

From LeBron James to Damian Lillard, there was a widespread reaction to Leonard's shot as it set the basketball world ablaze.

NBA Twitter Reacts

Damian Lillard


Dwyane Wade


Marco Belinelli


Andrew Bogut


Lonzo Ball


Luka Doncic


LeBron James


Kelly Olynyk


Best Sights

Pictures are worth 1,000 words.

For a better perspective on the difficulty of Leonard's shot and the ranges of emotions as it sailed through the air as well as once it bounced in the rim, take a look at some of the best photos from the moment.


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Best Sound

Kyle Lowry

 

 

Kawhi Leonard

 

Nick Nurse

 
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Gilbert McGregor

Gilbert McGregor is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News.