Scottie Barnes' Clutch Free Throw Lifts Raptors to 116-115 OT Win vs 76ers

In a heart-stopping finish, Scottie Barnes delivered a clutch free throw with less than a second remaining in overtime to secure a 116-115 victory for the Toronto Raptors over the Philadelphia 76ers. The thrilling NBA matchup tipped off on Sunday night, which was Monday, January 12, 2026, in Philippine Standard Time.

Barnes Seals the Deal in Dramatic Fashion

With the score tied at 115 and only 0.8 seconds left on the overtime clock, Barnes was sent to the free-throw line. He calmly sank the first shot to break the deadlock and then intentionally missed the second attempt to run out the clock. This play sealed Toronto's third consecutive home win against Philadelphia. Barnes was stellar from the charity stripe all night, finishing 10-for-12 on free throws.

The young star led all Raptors scorers with 31 points. He received strong support from Jamal Shead, who poured in a career-high 22 points, and Immanuel Quickley, who added 20 points. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles made a significant impact with 17 points and 15 rebounds, matching his personal best on the boards.

Short-Handed Squads Battle Through Adversity

Both teams entered this game, the first of a back-to-back set, missing key players due to injury. The 76ers were without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, who both sat out with knee issues. The Raptors' injury list also remained long, as RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Jakob Poeltl were unavailable.

Toronto's woes deepened early when starter Ja’Kobe Walter exited the game just four minutes into the first quarter because of a sore right hip.

Team Struggles Define the Contest

Despite Tyrese Maxey's heroic 38-point effort for Philadelphia, the team was plagued by poor ball handling. The 76ers committed a staggering 22 turnovers, just one shy of their season worst, and managed only a season-low 11 assists.

Toronto had its own shooting struggles to overcome. The Raptors were ice-cold from three-point range, connecting on only 5 of 32 attempts (15.6%). This marked their worst three-point shooting performance of the entire season.

Other contributors for the 76ers included VJ Edgecombe with 17 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr., Dominick Barlow, and Quentin Grimes each scored 13 points. The loss was just Philadelphia's second defeat in their last seven games.