Immanuel Quickley, an unexpected savior
The Raptors experienced a real emotional upswing at the end of the match against Hornets. Sans Brandon Ingramshot in the thumb, Toronto had to come back from a ten point deficit and it was RJ Barrett who gave the Canadiens the lead with a 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter.
However, with eight seconds left, the score was tied. LaMelo Ball overcomes Immanuel Quickley and made a left hand layup to put Charlotte back in front with two seconds on the clock. The Raptors have one last timeout and benefit from a throw-in in Hornets camp.
“I didn’t hit as many shots as I would have liked, but I told myself that I would try to finish the match if I had the ball.” developed by Immanuel Quickli regarding his state of mind before the last possession of the game.
Immanuel Quickli enjoys the screen Scottie Barnes to progress Zion James and receiving the ball from behind the 3-point line, an area where he struggled all game, as well as his 2/10 from behind the arc prior to this effort.
A first for Immanuel Quickley
However, this final shot by the leader finds its target and allows Toronto to win 97-96. “When he shot I told myself he better come back because I had nothing on all evening. entertain Immanuel Quickley. “There’s no feeling like putting a game winner on the court in the NBA. Celebrating with your teammates is definitely the best moment.”
In 33 minutes, Immanuel Quickley finished with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, 8/18 shooting and 3/11 from distance, but history will only remember this “buzzer”, the first in his career while the former Knicks player has 361 games on the clock. Darko Rajaković was obviously delighted with this shot by his starting leader.
“I have never doubted him and what he brings to this team. He is completely dedicated to the team, he is selfless, he plays for his teammates and he is always looking for solutions to win.” congratulations to the Raptors coach. “He’s learning how to be a point guard for the first time. He has a lot of responsibilities and he’s handling it calmly. I’m glad he was able to score.”
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| Immanuel Quickley | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | NI | 64 | 19:25 | 39.5 | 38.9 | 89.1 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 11.4 |
| 2021-22 | NI | 78 | 23:06 | 39.2 | 34.6 | 88.1 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| 2022-23 | NI | 81 | 28:56 | 44.8 | 37.0 | 81.9 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 14.9 |
| 2023-24 | NI | 30 | 24:00 | 45.4 | 39.5 | 87.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 15.0 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 38 | 33:17 | 42.2 | 39.5 | 84.1 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 18.6 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 33 | 27:49 | 42.0 | 37.8 | 86.7 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 17.1 |
| 2025-26 | TOR | 36 | 32:13 | 43.0 | 35.7 | 81.6 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 16.2 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-08 08:19:00
