The Raptors got their Las Vegas Summer League off to a good start with a tight win over the New Orleans Pelicans, 96-93. With the Pels clinging to a five point lead late, it was Fred VanVleet who helped Toronto storm back; and it was his late tie-breaking bucket that sealed the win for the Raptors.
Yes, it’s only Summer League, but check out this grown man move from VanVleet to put the Pelicans away:
Gotdamn.
VanVleet finished the game with 18 points, on 7-of-15 shooting (including 2-of-5 from three), plus nine assists and three rebounds.