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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 126–104 on April 23 at Scotiabank Arena, with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each scoring 33 points to lead a balanced offensive attack. Toronto shot 57.5 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers while generating 29 assists, controlling the pace and limiting turnovers to 11. The Raptors' defensive intensity proved decisive, holding Cleveland to 44.4 percent shooting and forcing 20 turnovers; Toronto's fourth-quarter explosion—43 points—sealed the outcome after a tight first half. Cleveland's James Harden managed just 18 points on an inefficient night, while Evan Mobley added 15 as the Cavaliers struggled to generate consistent offense despite grabbing 42 rebounds. Toronto's offensive rating of 130.9 far exceeded Cleveland's 109.3, and the game finished well below the Vegas total of 221.5 points. The victory underscores Toronto's defensive depth and offensive versatility heading into the final stretch of the season.
