Lowry scores 36 points as Raptors beat Nets 115-113 to take 3-2 series lead
TORONTO – Kyle Lowry poured in 36 points to lift Toronto to a nailbiting 115-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, giving the Raptors a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.
DeMar DeRozan added 23 points, while Jonas Valanciunas finished with 16, and Greivis Vasquez added 15.
Amir Johnson chipped in with 11 points for the Raptors who gave up a 26-point lead in the fourth quarter, making for some tense moments at the Air Canada Centre, but held on for the victory.
Joe Johnson led the Nets with 30 points, while Mirza Teletovic added 17, and Deron Williams and Alan Anderson finished with 13 apiece.
The series heads back to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for Game 6 on Friday.
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