Raptors Dominate Visiting Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 133-113, at Scotiabank Arena on Monday evening.

The Raptors got out to a great start at home, as they took a 37-29 lead after one quarter. The Raptors maintained a comfortable lead through the second, as they outscored the Cavs by four in the quarter, to take a 12-point lead into halftime. The Cavs had no answers in the third, as the Raptors pushed ahead to take a 20-point lead into the final frame. The Cavs kept fighting through the fourth, but they could not shake the Raptors, as the Raptors ran away with their second straight win. This marks the second straight loss for the Cavs.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 33 points, four rebounds and four assists, in 35 minutes. Norman Powell followed up with 26 points, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and a block, while Kyle Lowry added 20 points, 11 assists and four rebounds. The Raptors shot 58 percent from the field, including 16-of-32 from long range.

Meanwhile, Collin Sexton led the Cavs with 25 points, five rebounds and four assists, in 31 minutes. Darius Garland finished with 20 points, five assists, two rebounds and two steals, while Tristan Thompson added 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists. The Cavs shot 49 percent from the field, including 12-of-35 from long range.

The Cavs (6-21) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Hornets on Wednesday. The Raptors (18-8) take on the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday.
Posted on: 12/16/2019 7:07 PM
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