⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Raptors got 10 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time. A much higher scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ TOR better than we expected
▼ CLE better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 10 points better than our numbers for the Raptors.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Raptors won, and why the Cavaliers did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 40 free throws to their 26- A 12-0 run stretched a 7-point lead to 19 in the second quarter
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Raptors
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run stretched a 3-point lead to 11
Q1 0:36 · TOR 43-32 CLE
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run stretched a 7-point lead to 19
Q2 8:56 · TOR 59-40 CLE
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run stretched a 7-point lead to 15
Q3 8:26 · TOR 83-68 CLE
Bad plays
- Turnover
RJ Barrett bad pass
Q4 2:31 · TOR 118-116 CLE
- Missed FT
Scottie Barnes misses free throw 2 of 2
Q4 0:13 · TOR 121-118 CLE
- Missed FT
Scottie Barnes misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 0:01 · TOR 123-121 CLE
Cavaliers
Good plays
- Steal
Isaac Okoro stole it from RJ Barrett
Q4 2:31 · TOR 118-116 CLE
- Ties it
Jarrett Allen hit a free throw 1 of 2
Q4 1:45 · TOR 118-118 CLE
Bad plays
- Turnover
Donovan Mitchell turnover (lane violation)
Q4 2:28 · TOR 118-117 CLE
- Turnover
Donovan Mitchell turnover
Q4 0:02 · TOR 123-121 CLE
- Turnover
Max Strus bad pass
Q4 0:00 · TOR 124-121 CLE
📊The numbers
| TOR | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Shooting from the field | 48% |
| 11 | Threes made | 12 |
| 37% | Three-point accuracy | 33% |
| 29 | Free throws made | 23 |
| 47 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 10 | Offensive rebounds | 6 |
| 25 | Assists | 25 |
| 52 | Points in the paint | 56 |
| 17 | Fast break points | 19 |
| 10 | Points off turnovers | 13 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 5 | Steals | 9 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
