Kyle Lowry leads Raptors past Celtics in Game 6, NBA Twitter marvels at double-OT thriller

Kyle Lowry's 33-point performance during Toronto Raptors' 125-122 double-overtime victory against Boston Celtics levelled series 3-3, forcing a Game 7. Lowry stepped up for his team with crucial crunch-time shots, keeping defending NBA champions in contention for title this year. NBA Twitter universe remained stunned at Kyle Lowry's performance, heaping him with praises during and after game. 

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NBA Twitter universe reacts to Kyle Lowry's performance during Celtics vs Raptors game

Magic Johnson was first among retired NBA stars to tweet about Lowry, impressed with his offensive play. "I love watching Kyle Lowry play! I call him Little General because of his toughness, leadership, scoring ability, basketball IQ, and will to win," Johnson wrote, which followed a tweet about Lowry's 33 points, which outscored Celtics star Jayson Tatum. DeMar DeRozan too, reacted to Celtics vs Raptors game, simply adding a shoutout emoji and tagging his former teammate.

Dwyane Wade, Joel Embiid, Kevin Love were some of or stars that reacted. Along with direct compliments to 34-year-old Raptors guard, players immediately named game an "instant classic" at NBA bubble. "Instant classic. Best game of bubble and it forces a game 7," Kevin Love wrote. 

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Celtics vs Raptors highlights: Kyle Lowry 3s help Raptors force Game 7

While Celtics kept of establishing a lead, Raptors pushed to a double-overtime. OG Anuby's three-pointer gave Raptors lead with one minute left in double OT, while Lowry's jumper with 11.7 seconds left sealed ir victory on Wednesday (Thursday IST). "Game 7 to go to Eastern Conference finals. All you can ask for is a chance," Toronto guard Fred VanVleet said during a postgame interview.

rman Powell too, stepped up with a 23-point performance, which included a three-pointer with 39 seconds left. "Thank you, rm. ... That was cool. We needed that," Lowry said. VanVleet too added that Powell saved game. This was also first time a team saved mselves from elimination with multiple OTs since 2009. Celtics shot 44-of-100, while Raptors shot 44-of-101. Game 7 is scheduled for Friday, 9:00 PM EST (Saturday, 6:30 AM IST). 

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• Kyle Lowry points: 33 PTS, 8 REBS, 6 ASTS
• Jaylen Brown points: 31 PTS, 16 REBS, 2 ASTS
• Jayson Tatum points: 29 PTS, 14 REBS, 9 ASTS
• Marcus Smart points: 23 PTS, 11 REBS, 10 ASTS
• rman Powell points: 23 PTS, 2 REBS, 1 AST
• Fred VanVleet points: 21 PTS, 9 REBS, 7 ASTS
• Daniel irs points: 18 PTS, 7 REBS, 2 ASTS
• Pascal Siakam points: 12 PTS, 8 REBS, 6 ASTS
• OG Anuby points: 13 PTS, 13 REBS, 1 AST
• Serge Ibaka points: 13 PTS, 3 REBS

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(Im credits: Toronto Raptors Twitter)