Horry Scale: Jaden Ivey's clutch shot sinks Raptors at the buzzer

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Detroit’s determined climb back to competitiveness in the Eastern Conference took another meaningful step on Monday. Jaden Ivey’s baseline shot fell through as time expired, sending the Pistons past the Raptors with a thrilling 102-100 victory.

Here’s a look at how Ivey’s heroics stack up in all the ways that matter:

GAME SITUATION: With the game tied 100-100, the Pistons enjoyed a healthy 22.7 seconds left on the game clock. Ivey, the lead creator with Cade Cunningham injured, used as much time as he could beyond the 3-point line before making his move. There was no risk of immediate loss for Ivey and Detroit, but this posed an important proving ground for both him and the team.

DIFFICULTY: Ivey earned his points here.

After drawing a switch onto Ochai Agbaji, Ivey drove strong to his right. He downshifted to create space, ultimately pushing off one foot for an awkward, backward-leaning, one-handed push shot from outside the key. 

CELEBRATION: The Pistons faithful, starved for signs of sustained success, erupted as Ivey’s shot went down. His teammates engulfed him under the basket, congratulating the 22-year-old in a celebration worthy of a playoff win.

GRADE: From the outside looking in, the stakes were small. A tie game in November between two teams who are not considered championship contenders. For Detroit, this meant something. One of its core young players cemented something of substance about this Pistons team, which is already creating space at a crowded table of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls. 3 Horrys.