May 5 (UPI) -- Kawhi Leonard knocked down a clutch 3-pointer in the closing minute to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-96 on Sunday to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Leonard had 39 points, including a critical step-back 3-pointer with 1:01 left to put the Raptors up 94-90, with 14 rebounds and five assists in 43 minutes. The star forward's clutch shot earned him a comparison to former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant from 76ers head coach Brett Brown.