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Incredible record for the Raptors and their 5 key players playing +53 minutes
The Raptors’ three-overtime win over the Heat saw all members of the starting five play more than 53 (!) minutes, a feat that represents a record in NBA history.
The Raptors earned an insane 124-120 victory over the Heat in Miami after three overtime, using Eric Spolstra’s mistake to call a timeout in the final of the second overtime and miss counting on Gabe Vinsen’s three-pointer. But now they have made history.
In an incredible event, Eric Ners decided to… melt his top 5. Result; All 5 members of the starting five play more than 53 minutes, which is unprecedented since the NBA introduced the 24-second timer (1954-55 season)!
For the record, the exact timing of the Raptors’ turnout was as follows:
Pascal Siakam: 56 minutes and 31 seconds
Scotty Barnes: 56 minutes and 20 seconds
Oji Anunobi: 55 minutes and 49 seconds
Gary Trent: 55 minutes and 39 seconds
Fred VanVlit: 53 minutes and 31 seconds
Source: sport24
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