The New Orleans Pelicans put themselves in a great position to leave Toronto with an equally impressive and improbable victory. However, mighty offensive lulls, both at the start of the 2nd half and to finish the game, allowed the Raptors to claw back into the thick of things and put Kyle Lowry in a position to be a hero.
Yes, of course the 2017 All-Star came through in the clutch.
Hats off to Mr. Lowry, but the Pelicans had more than their fair share of chances to still walk away winners.