Cavaliers Cruise Past Raptors Behind Balanced Effort

The Cleveland Cavaliers used a well-rounded team effort to secure a 122-108 victory  over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Ty Jerome came off the bench to score 26 points, while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley both recorded double-doubles, leading the Cavaliers to an impressive wire-to-wire win.

Ty Jerome’s Scoring Surge

Jerome has been on fire recently, scoring 24 or more points in three of his last four games. In this contest, his 26-point performance helped the Cavaliers maintain control  throughout the game. His shooting  was key, hitting four three-pointers and contributing heavily in the second half as Cleveland pulled away.

Strong Performances from Allen and Mobley

Jarrett Allen also played a significant role in the Cavaliers’ victory, finishing with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Mobley  added 14 points and 11 rebounds, helping Cleveland dominate the boards and control the paint. The Cavaliers outscored the Raptors 64-42 in the paint, showcasing their physicality  and inside presence.

Donovan Mitchell Shines in the Fourth

Donovan Mitchell finished with 26 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. His clutch shooting helped the Cavaliers pull away, as they outscored  the Raptors 28-18 in the final period. Mitchell shot 5 of 8 from the field in the fourth, providing the finishing touches to a dominant performance.

Raptors Struggle Despite Strong Efforts

Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick led the Raptors with 18 points each, while Jakob Poeltl grabbed 19 rebounds and scored 12 points. RJ Barrett added 16 points and six rebounds but couldn’t help Toronto overcome the Cavaliers’ offensive firepower. The Raptors have now lost eight of their last 10 games.

Cavaliers’ Defensive Control

Cleveland started the game with an explosive  23-7 run, shooting 65.2% in the first quarter and holding the Raptors to just 36% shooting. The Cavaliers took a commanding 38-16 lead after the first period, and despite a strong second-quarter rally from the Raptors, Cleveland maintained their edge throughout the game.

Cleveland’s offense  was on full display, shooting 16 of 41 from beyond the arc, while their defense  limited Toronto’s options. The Cavaliers are showing promising depth and could be a force moving forward if they continue to get contributions from every player on the floor.