Final Score: Raptors 126 – Cavaliers 113
30-Second Summary
- Toronto broke the game open in the second quarter with a dominant 38–24 run.
- Scottie Barnes delivered a near triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 blocks.
- Immanuel Quickley added 25 points and knocked down 5 of 7 shots from three.
- Donovan Mitchell carried Cleveland with 31 points, but missing key players and fatigue from a back-to-back affected the Cavs.
Key Stats to Sound Smart
- Raptors shot 56% from the field and hit 12 threes.
- Scottie Barnes: 28 pts / 10 reb / 8 ast / 5 blk — team-leading performance.
- Immanuel Quickley: 25 pts, 6 ast, 5-for-7 from deep.
- Donovan Mitchell: 31 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, and went 15-for-17 at the free-throw line.
- Cleveland played without Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball, hurting their depth and defensive stability.
What This Game Means
- For Toronto: The Raptors have now won 6 of the last 7 games, and this strong road performance shows the team is gaining real momentum.
- For Cleveland: Even with Mitchell’s big scoring night, the absence of key contributors and the fatigue of a back-to-back caught up with them. They’ll need more defensive consistency and bench scoring moving forward.
- Big Picture: Toronto is proving they can beat quality teams away from home, while Cleveland faces pressure to adjust and find answers without a full roster.
Talking Points
Was Barnes’ all-around dominance the biggest key, or did Toronto’s second-quarter surge seal the game?
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