Darko Rajaković Makes NBA History as Toronto Scores 43 Points in 12 Minutes! /VIDEO/

Despite the visitors holding a psychological edge after two opening victories, Rajaković's squad showcased the mentality their coach has emphasized all season: resilience and an unwavering refusal to capitulate, regardless of the circumstances.

The architects of this triumph were Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Kolin Murray Boyles. Barnes delivered a leadership performance with 33 points and 11 assists, while Barrett matched his scoring output and contributed significantly on defense.

Murray Boyles dominated the paint with 22 points and eight rebounds, making this trio an unsolvable puzzle for the Cleveland defense. However, the pivotal moment of the game unfolded in the final minutes when Jamison Battle emerged as the wildcard. His calm left hand and four consecutive, unmissable three-pointers in the final quarter completely broke the visitors' resistance.

The game remained tightly contested until the final quarter, with both teams heading into halftime tied. However, Toronto shifted into an incredible gear in the last 12 minutes, scoring a remarkable 43 points during that period.

This offensive barrage transformed a close contest into a commanding lead, which stood at 17 points with three minutes remaining. With this victory, Toronto injected uncertainty back into the playoff series and set the stage for another showdown, aiming to level the series.

Furthermore, Darko Rajaković made history as the first European coach to secure a win in the NBA playoffs.