Norman Powell dunked the Toronto Raptors back to life

By Taylor Smith | Apr 26, 2016

Apr 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) takes a jump shot in the second half of a 122-98 win over Philadelphia 76ers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Apr 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) takes a jump shot in the second half of a 122-98 win over Philadelphia 76ers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Raptors sleepwalked their way through the first three quarters of Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night. Then, as if it was their plan from the tip, the Raps flipped the switch once we got into the fourth.

Toronto trailed by 13 heading into the game’s final 12 minutes, but went on a quick 15-2 run to knot things up at 92 just ahead of the halfway point. A three-ball from Terrence Ross (???) drew the Raptors to within two, and then rookie Normal Powell decided to take matters into his own hands (via @BleacherReport):

Powell decided to take off from WAY too far out here, but the insanely loud crowd seemed to carry him all the way to the rim. Game on.

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