The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals by defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7. Jarrett Allen matched his playoff career high with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell also scored 22 points. The Cavaliers, who won all their home games in the series, will face top-seeded Detroit next. Despite a strong effort from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett, the Raptors fell short, missing All-Star Brandon Ingram due to injury. Cleveland’s comeback was fueled by a 49-21 run in the second and third quarters, turning a nine-point deficit into a 19-point lead. The Cavaliers capitalized on Toronto’s turnovers and dominated the boards, which proved crucial in their victory.
QUESTION: How might the Cavaliers’ performance in this series influence their strategy against Detroit in the next round?
Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance
