"The Cavaliers best player by some measure in the series, Harden, was bothered immensely by the incessant, bully-ish pressing from Murray-Boyles. At the 3-minute mark of the 3rd quarter the Raptors had scored 21 field goals inside the paint, and the bully-ball-trio of Barnes/Barrett/CMB had provided 17 of those makes."
"The 4th quarter was a slog. A slow, painful crawl back into things from the Cavaliers. Pained, labored offensive possessions from the Raptors until the lead eventually trickled down to 1 point with 3 minutes left - where the Raptors called a timeout."
"If ever we needed you Toronto, it's now! Herbie Kuhn's voice blared out as the Raptors faithful chanted 'DEFENSE' at the top of their lungs. The Raptors stunted the Cavs initial play, forcing a timeout and another run at things."
The Toronto Raptors showcased resilience in a tight game, led by RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. Key contributions came from Jamal Shead, AJ Lawson, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Collin Murray-Boyles. The Cavaliers struggled against the Raptors' aggressive defense, particularly from Murray-Boyles. The game saw a tense fourth quarter where the Raptors' lead dwindled to just one point. Despite fatigue, the Raptors managed to hold off the Cavaliers, with the crowd's support playing a significant role in their defensive efforts during critical moments.
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