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Barnes Explodes: Raptors Dominate Cavs in Game 3
24 Apr
Summary
- Scottie Barnes scored 33 points, leading Raptors to a 126-104 win.
- Raptors' defense forced 22 turnovers and limited Cavaliers' stars.
- Toronto secured their first playoff win since 2022 in Game 3.
Scottie Barnes ignited the Toronto Raptors' offense, propelling them to a decisive 126-104 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series. This win, their first playoff triumph since 2022, halved the Cavaliers' series lead.
Barnes was the catalyst, pouring in 33 points and orchestrating the offense with 11 assists, notably connecting with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles. The Raptors' defense also stepped up significantly, implementing a swarming zone that forced 22 turnovers and limited the effectiveness of Cleveland's key players.
RJ Barrett and Jamison Battle provided crucial support, especially in the fourth quarter, contributing 33 and 36 combined points respectively. The Cavaliers struggled collectively, with their star guards having an uncharacteristically inefficient night.
Toronto's renewed physical play and high-quality shots in the paint proved too much for Cleveland, who faltered in the final period. The Raptors will host Game 4 on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, aiming to build on this momentum.
