The article highlights a bizarre game from the Toronto Raptors' 2024-2025 season versus the Orlando Magic, where the team, intending to lose, ended up winning. The match featured a strong performance from RJ Barrett and involved a significant amount of fouls, leading to a heated atmosphere. As the game progressed, the Raptors pulled key starters in favor of young players, yet still managed to secure a victory, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the season and the humor found in their performance dynamics.
When you thought they were going to win, they'd lose. When you hoped they'd lose (for lottery balls), they ended up winning.
The Raptors were humming. Barrett nearly had a triple-double, putting up 22 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in 31 minutes.
In came G-League All-Star AJ Lawson, Jared Rhoden, Jamal Shead, and Orlando Robinson to close out the game with the rookie Walter.
Thanks to Lawson's clutch shooting and Walter's stunning game-winner, the Raptors pulled out a victory.
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