Yes, the Toronto Raptors were playing without their best player. Yes, they were on the second night of a back-to-back. Still, when playing against the Phoenix Suns, you don’t expect to be in a battle.
But after controlling nearly the entire game, that’s exactly what Toronto found themselves in as the contest ended. With only 13 seconds remaining, game tied, Toronto had the ball for one last possession.
Kyle Lowry pounded the rock. With Kawhi Leonard out, Lowry was the obvious choice for a last-second bucket. Then, at the last second, Pascal Siakam ran up and relieved him of his duties.