Credit: AFP-Scanpix
Credit AFP-Scanpix

The Toronto Raptors scored a big win 115-109 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, in large part thanks to Fred VanVleet. The 27-year-old combo guard scored 32 points, including the dagger that sealed victory for his side.

Player of the Game
Fred  VanVleet
EFF
30
Fred VanVleet
Points 32
Accuracy 11-22
Rebounds 6
Assists 7

Right after that play, VanVleet celebrated the upcoming Raptors win busting out the infamous “big balls” dance, which Sam Cassell had first introduced into the NBA.

Per the Athletic, the celebration became Cassell’s patented move when connecting on a dagger or clutch basket, particularly in a hostile road environment, to prove he had the guts to take and make such shots. Though he started it in Milwaukee, the dance rose to prominence in Minnesota during the Timberwolves’ Western Conference semifinals series against the Sacramento Kings.

However, that gesture cost VanVleet $15,000, as the NBA deemed it as obscene. The Raptors star is expected to make $19.7 million in salaries this season.

Toronto were able to snap a three-game losing skid. They return to action on Saturday to face off against the Detroit Pistons at home.

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Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto Raptors
45%
40/88
Field goals
44%
42/96
47
Rebounds
56
29
Assists
25
8
Steals
9
8
Blocks
7
95%
18/19
Free throws
100%
17/17

Best players

Tyrese  Maxey
33 PTS
12/19 FG
8/8 FT
Fred  VanVleet
32 PTS
11/22 FG
4/4 FT
Andre  Drummond
12 REB
7 DREB
5 OREB
Toronto Raptors
Few players
9 REB
Tobias  Harris
7 As
4 TO
37 MIN
Fred  VanVleet
7 As
1 TO
40 MIN
Tyrese  Maxey
34 EFF
69% 2P%
33% 3P%
Fred  VanVleet
30 EFF
45% 2P%
55% 3P%