The latest Cavs–Raptors news is that Cleveland beat Toronto 115-105 in Game 2 on April 20, taking a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series. Donovan Mitchell scored 30, James Harden added 28, and Evan Mobley had 25 for the Cavaliers, while Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 26 and Brandon Ingram had a rough night with 7 points on 3-for-15 shooting.[1][3]
Cleveland controlled the game from start to finish and never trailed. The win extended the Cavaliers’ playoff winning streak against the Raptors to 12 straight games, tying an NBA postseason record for consecutive wins against one opponent.[1]
Toronto did better in transition than in Game 1, but turnovers hurt them badly. The Raptors committed a season-high 22 turnovers, and Ingram’s scoring slump was a major storyline after his playoff career-low output.[3][1]
Game 3 shifts to Toronto on Thursday, and Cleveland now has a commanding edge. Recent coverage has focused on the Cavs’ star trio clicking together and on how Dean Wade has been bothering Brandon Ingram defensively.[5][1]
CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors can’t beat the Cleveland Cavaliers when Brandon Ingram takes just nine shots, in his opinion at least. Turns out they can’t beat them even when he takes 15 — not when he makes just three for a playoff career low seven points.
www.sportsnet.caThe Hawks shocked the Knicks with a comeback to claim Game 2 as the nightcap between the Nuggets and Timberwolves is shaping up to be another great finish.
www.si.comDonovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley scored 25 to help Cleveland continue its playoff dominance against Toronto.
www.espn.comOur Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction and playoff picks for Game 2 on Monday, April 20, are headlined by Brandon Ingram and James Harden on PrizePicks.
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