The Toronto Raptors went on a 27-9 run in the last 12 minutes and 34 seconds of Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers to complete the biggest postseason comeback victory in franchise history. How did they do it?
Better transition defense
The Raptors held the Pacers to three transition plays in that span, holding them to zero points and two turnovers. Prior to the run, the Pacers had scored 22 transition points, including a 12-0 advantage over the Raptors in the first quarter.
Contest, contest, contest
The Raptors contested all 15 of the Pacers' shots in the fourth quarter.