Quickley's Late Heroics Seal Thrilling Raptors Victory Over Thunder
In a heart-pounding NBA showdown, the Toronto Raptors secured a narrow 103-101 victory against the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, January 26, 2026 (PH time). The game was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, with neither team ever leading by more than seven points, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
Immanuel Quickley's Clutch Performance
Immanuel Quickley emerged as the hero for the Raptors, delivering a stellar performance with 23 points. His impact was most felt in the closing moments, where he sank two consecutive three-pointers in the last two minutes, giving Toronto a 101-97 advantage with just 1:16 remaining. Quickley further solidified the win by making two free throws with only 0.8 seconds left, extending the lead to 103-99 and seemingly sealing the deal.
Thunder's Valiant Comeback Attempt
The Oklahoma City Thunder, however, refused to go down without a fight. After Quickley's three-pointers, Chet Holmgren managed to cut the deficit to 101-99 with a putback off a missed three-point attempt by Kenrich Williams at the 57.2-second mark. In a dramatic final play, Thunder shooting guard Isaiah Joe even managed to sink a jumper as the buzzer sounded, but it was too little, too late to overcome the Raptors' lead.
Team Contributions and Standings
For the Raptors, this victory marks their fourth consecutive win, boosting them to third place in the Eastern Conference with a 29-19 record. Key contributions came from RJ Barrett with 14 points, Brandon Ingram with 13 points, and Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Gfradey Dick each adding 10 points. On the other side, the defending champion Thunder, led by current regular season and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who scored 24 points, suffered their second straight loss. Despite the setback, they maintain their leadership in the Western Conference with a strong 37-10 record. Loquentz Dort contributed 19 points, and Kenrich Williams added 15 points in the effort.
This intense matchup highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, with the Raptors' resilience and Quickley's clutch shooting proving decisive in a game that could have gone either way.
