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Cavs clinch Game 7 thriller, advance to East semis
4 May
Summary
- Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7.
- Jarrett Allen led the Cavs with 22 points and 19 rebounds.
- The series was remarkably even, with both teams scoring 669 points through six games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured their advancement to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a decisive 114-102 win against the Toronto Raptors in Game 7. This victory came after a series where both teams demonstrated remarkable parity, notably scoring an identical 669 points through the first six games.
Jarrett Allen was instrumental in the Cavaliers' second-half surge, contributing 22 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks. Donovan Mitchell also added 22 points, while James Harden chipped in 18. The Cavaliers protected their home court throughout the series, winning all four games played in Cleveland.
The Toronto Raptors, despite a valiant effort, were plagued by injuries, with key players like Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley sidelined. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points, supported by RJ Barrett's 23 points. The Raptors' playoff record in Cleveland remains winless.
The Cavaliers will now face the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday in Detroit.
