The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 on Friday to tie the first-round NBA playoff series 3-3 [1].

The victory prevents the Raptors from being eliminated from the postseason and forces a decisive seventh game. The win keeps Toronto's championship hopes alive after facing a series deficit against the fourth-seeded Cavaliers.

The game took place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada [2]. The Raptors relied on a balanced attack to secure the two-point margin [1]. Scottie Barnes led the effort with 25 points and 14 assists [1].

RJ Barrett contributed significantly to the win, recording 24 points and nine rebounds [1]. The Raptors' defense struggled to contain Cleveland's interior presence, but the Toronto offense remained efficient enough to withstand a late push from the visitors.

Evan Mobley led the scoring for the Cavaliers with 26 points [1]. Mobley shot nine-for-15 from the field and made three of seven attempts from three-point range [1]. Despite the individual performance from Mobley, Cleveland failed to clinch the series in Toronto.

The two teams now move toward a Game 7 to determine who advances to the second round of the playoffs. Both teams faced high stakes on Friday, as the Cavaliers sought to end the series and the Raptors fought to avoid a first-round exit [3].

“The Raptors won Game 6 of the first-round NBA playoffs 112-110, tying the series 3-3.”

The series now moves to a winner-take-all Game 7, shifting the psychological momentum toward Toronto. By avoiding elimination at home, the Raptors have demonstrated they can match Cleveland's efficiency, while the Cavaliers must now overcome the pressure of a final deciding game after failing to close out the series in Game 6.