"The Cavs immediately got off to a game-shifting 6-0 start, forcing Darko Rajakovic to take a timeout. Down 13, Evan Mobley twisted the dagger inside the Raptors by hitting a triple to cap off a 9-0 run."
"Mitchell and James Harden combined for 54 points and were a huge problem for the Raptors. Though Barrett allowed lane penetration, I think he played better defence on Harden than he's been given credit for."
"The game hit another low point when back-to-back Max Strus 3s were sandwiched by CMB turning the ball over in an attempt to get Ingram the ball. Ingram was nowhere to be found when the game mattered more."
The Raptors faced a challenging second half, falling behind as the Cavs initiated a strong 6-0 run. Evan Mobley's three-pointer extended the Cavs' lead to 16 points. Key players like Barnes and Mobley neutralized each other, but defensive lapses allowed easy scoring opportunities for the Cavs. Despite some defensive efforts from Barrett, the Raptors struggled against Mitchell and Harden, who combined for 54 points. The Raptors' non-3-point shooters were targeted, and Ingram's absence in crucial moments was notable, contributing to the team's overall struggles.
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