Toronto took Game 3, 126-104, to avoid being down a 0-3 hole. Now, down 2-1, the Raptors look to defend home court again and tie the series versus the Cavaliers.
Cleveland and Toronto both made 14 three-pointers, but the difference was the Cavaliers took 45 attempts to the Raptors 23. The Raptors had an all-around impressive shooting performance and assisted on 29 of 50 makes. Toronto used a 43-23 fourth quarter to pull away against Cleveland. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each led the game in scoring with 33 points apiece.
The Cavaliers have a chance to go back to Cleveland with a 3-1 lead and the chance to close out the series. Cleveland didn't have a single scorer reach 20 points in Game 3 after Donovan Mitchell and James Harden both did so in Game 1 and 2's wins and Evan Mobley once. The team that has led at the end of the first quarter has won all three games, so getting off to a quick start is important in this series.
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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The latest odds as of Sunday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers (-170), Toronto Raptors (+142)
This game sits right where it opened with Cleveland favored by 2.5 and the Game Total set at 220.5.
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Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) has been declared OUT of for the remainder of the first round series
Toronto is 51-34 to the Under, ranking tied for third-best
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning toward a play on the Cavaliers Moneyline
Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Cavaliers -3.5 ATS
Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 220.5
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