Contrary to popular memory, there was another noteworthy shot hit by a Raptor in Game 7 against the Sixers. It wasn’t a buzzer-beater; it’s not the best moment in the history of the franchise; it didn’t even bounce on the rim twice, let alone four times. Hell, neither the local nor national broadcasts even captured the real Kodak moment of the play in a replay.
But Serge Ibaka’s three over Ben Simmons with 9:38 to go in the fourth quarter — his third triple on a night where the Raptors connected just seven times from long range — was as much a table-setter for Kawhi Leonard’s historic Plinko jackpot as any play in the first 47 minutes and 56 seconds of action on Sunday night.