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The Raptors advanced to the Eastern Conference finals over the 76ers on Sunday night thanks to an incredible buzzer beater from Kawhi Leonard.

With time expiring and the score tied, Leonard hoisted up an impressive long two from the corner. Everyone in Scotiabank Arena seemed to hold their breath as the ball bounced on both sides of the rim before going in to give Toronto a 92–90 win.

The game came down to the wire when the Sixers tied it with 4.2 seconds left on the clock thanks to a two-pointer from Jimmy Butler.

Leonard was Toronto's hero throughout the night, putting up an impressive 15 points in the fourth quarter. He recorded 41 points with 16 field goals for the night.

Leonard's late shot earned him some praise from other players around the league, and Raptors fans erupted after seeing the jaw dropping moment.

Toronto will face the Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals on May 15. Game 1 will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.