Raptors Surprise Cavaliers, 118-107
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-107, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday night.

The Raptors (15-18) came into the contest as notable underdogs, but they set the tone early by roaring to 69 first-half points to take a 16-point lead into intermission. Just as important, Toronto ensured there would be no third-quarter surge for the Cavaliers (22-12) by adding another four points to its edge during the period, giving them enough cushion for the road victory.

Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby co-led the Raptors with 26 points each while adding nine assists and nine rebounds, respectively. Scottie Barnes furnished 25 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals. Fred VanVleet turned in 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.

Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 17 points, complementing them with eight assists, one rebound and one steal. Isaac Okoro compiled 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Kevin Love and Cedi Osman generated matching 13-point contributions, with Love adding five rebounds. Donovan Mitchell registered 12 points, five boards, four assists and three steals. Jarrett Allen supplied 11 points, seven boards, one assist and one steal. Evan Mobley managed 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block.

The Raptors return home and host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, while the Cavaliers remain home and host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Posted on: 12/23/2022 7:38 PM
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