Cavs’ Tristan Thompson sparks skirmish over last-second slam dunk vs Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers veteran Tristan Thompson caused quite a stir during the team’s recent game against the Toronto Raptors. Despite only playing an average of 7.8 minutes per game, Thompson made a last-second dunk during the team’s 131-108 victory over the Raptors. This move did not sit well with the Raptors fans, who booed Thompson as he made his way back down the court. Some Raptors players even confronted Thompson after the game ended.

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic expressed his disappointment with Thompson’s actions, calling the dunk “disrespectful” and lacking in class. He made it clear that such behavior would not be tolerated on his team. Raptors guards Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead also voiced their displeasure with Thompson’s actions, with Shead agreeing that it was disrespectful to the game of basketball.

Despite the backlash, Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell and head coach Kenny Atkinson seemed puzzled by Thompson’s decision to make the last-minute dunk. Atkinson suggested that Thompson may have acted on impulse without any ill intentions. Thompson, who hails from Canada, had a brief but impactful performance during the game, scoring four points in just four minutes.

Overall, Thompson’s controversial dunk has sparked debates and discussions within the basketball community. While some view it as a lack of sportsmanship, others see it as a competitive move in the heat of the game. Regardless, it has certainly added some drama to the Cavaliers-Raptors matchup.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.