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Kyle Lowry was the most crucial part of the Toronto Raptors’ huge win vs. the Boston Celtics and the Lakers’ legend Magic Johnson came with high praise after the end of Game 6.

Johnson took to Twitter and revealed why he is calling Kyle Lowry “Little General” praising the Raptors’ veteran for his ‘will to win’.

“I love watching Kyle Lowry play! I call him the Little General because of his toughness, leadership, scoring ability, basketball IQ, and will to win,” the Hall of Famer tweeted.

Kyle Lowry stayed on the court for 53 minutes and scored 33 points for Toronto in the double-OT win vs. the Boston Celtics. Game 7 of the EC semifinals series will take place on Friday.