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Barnes Delivers Dominant Display as Raptors Overcome Cavaliers 126-113

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes

Key Takeaways:

  • Scottie Barnes recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five blocks in the Raptors’ victory
  • Toronto secured their sixth win in seven games, shooting 56% from the field and converting 12 three-pointers
  • Donovan Mitchell returned for Cleveland with 31 points and six rebounds after missing the previous night

Comprehensive Win for Toronto in Cleveland

Scottie Barnes put on an all-around performance on Thursday night in Cleveland, tallying 28 points alongside 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five blocked shots to power the Toronto Raptors to a 126-113 win over the Cavaliers. The Raptors maintained an efficient offensive display, connecting on 56% of their shots from the floor and making 12 three-pointers to claim a sixth victory from their past seven outings.

Immanuel Quickley contributed significantly by scoring 25 points, sinking five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc and supplying six assists. Jakob Poeltl also made a key impact, notching 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting while pulling down seven boards.

Mitchell Returns as Cavaliers Falter

Despite Donovan Mitchell’s return to the line-up after a rest night in Miami, Cleveland could not overcome the challenge. Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 31 points, posting six rebounds, six assists, two steals, and converting 15 of his 17 free-throw attempts. Nae’Qwan Tomlin added 18 points, but the Cavaliers had to play without All-Star Darius Garland (toe) and Lonzo Ball (rest) following their 130-116 triumph over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

The Raptors entered the contest after their 119-109 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday and used the Cavaliers’ back-to-back schedule to their advantage.

Game Flow and Key Moments

Toronto established an early lead, entering the half up 67-54. The Cavaliers managed to trim the deficit, closing the third quarter at 90-85. However, the visitors pulled away in the closing stages, with Immanuel Quickley’s pair of three-pointers and a floater from RJ Barrett pivotal in extending the advantage to 118-105, securing the Raptors’ eventual 126-113 road win.

TeamLeading ScorerPointsReboundsAssistsKey Stats
Toronto RaptorsScottie Barnes281085 blocks, 56% FG, 12 3PM
Cleveland CavaliersDonovan Mitchell316615/17 FT, 2 steals

Upcoming Fixtures

  • Toronto will travel to Indiana on Saturday
  • Cleveland will play host to Memphis on Saturday

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