TORONO – A great night for the Raptors and their fans: this is how we summed up Thursday night, when Fred VanVleet made his name in the All-Star Game, before Toronto signed its fourth straight win over the Chicago Bulls by 127 -120, in extension.
VanVleet had 21 points shortly after learning he would go to the All-Star Game on February 20 in Cleveland.
“I’m just proud,” VanVleet said of his candidacy. I treat it with humility, but it honors me a lot. It reflects in some way the confidence in me and in my game that has been built over time.
“Recognition in this way is a very special moment for me and my family. I’m thankful I can go through all this. »
The Raptors have only lost once in six games.
“It’s a victory that builds characters,” said Raptors coach Nick Nurse.
“As for Fred (and the All-Star Game), I’m very happy for him. It is really worth it for this season, but also for everything it represents for the team.
“It’s a huge achievement. It’s an amazing story that is constantly improving. »
Pascal Shiakam scored 25 points. VanVleet, OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes added 21 points each.
Chris Boucher added 16 points as a reserve, apart from the fact that he continued to do well in defense.
The score after 48 minutes was 114-114. Barnes equalized the game with an offensive rebound that came very close to passing the hoop, with seven tenths of a second on the clock.
In overtime, the rookie added a short basket for 122-120, with 1:44 for the end. Then, just after Javonte Green stole a pass from VanVleet, Gary Trent played the same trick on Ayo Dosunmu and scored a three-point shot after a pass from VanVleet.
There are 15.3 seconds left. The Raptors then stayed on track, as Zach LaVine missed an opportunity.
VanVleet had nine assists and finished the game 6 to 6 from the free throw line.
Shiakam also had 13 rebounds, Presius Atsiova 11 and Bautcher 10.
Khem Birch is back after 10 minutes away. He broke his nose in Detroit on January 14th.
The Raptors (27-23) drove the Charlotte Hornets from seventh place in the East.
Toronto will play again tomorrow at home with the Atlanta Hawks.
Nikola Vucevic had 30 points for the Bulls (32-19), while DeMar DeRozan gave 28.
Trae Young is doing a show
Trae Young’s 43 points helped the Atlanta Hawks end the Phoenix Suns’ 11-game winning streak with a 124-115 victory.
The Hawks made 20 of 41 three-point attempts, including 6 from Yang, who will be the Hawks’ only representative in the NBA All-Star Game. His last long basket raised the score to 122-113 with 37 seconds remaining.
Kevin Huerter had five, for a total of 19 points.
The Hawks have won eight of their last nine games, losing to Toronto while Young was absent.
Phoenix had not lost since January 8 and now has 41-10.
Devin Booker had 32 points in the defeat.
Elsewhere in the NBA:
Miami 112 – San Antonio 95
PURPOSE: Tyler Herro had 24 points and five assists
THIS: Derrick White was the author of 22 points
Minnesota 128 – Detroit 117
MIN: Anthony Edwards scored 25 points
TED: Frank Jackson scored a total of 25 points
Sacramento 114 – Golden State 126
BAG: Davion Mitchell and Harrison Barnes had 26 and 25 points respectively
GS: 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for Clay Thompson
LA Lakers – LA Clippers
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