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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126–113 on April 18 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way with 32 points and Malik Strus adding 24 to secure a dominant home victory. Cleveland's offense operated efficiently, shooting 54.3 percent from the field while connecting on 16 three-pointers, and their defense held Toronto to just 113 points despite the Raptors' 29 assists. The game finished below the Vegas total of 222.5, with the Cavaliers controlling the third quarter outscoring Toronto 36–22 to build separation. Toronto's Scottie Barnes (21 points) and RJ Barrett (24 points) mounted a fourth-quarter surge, outscoring Cleveland 37–29 in the final frame, but the damage was done earlier. Cleveland's 124.4 offensive rating and stingy 113.7 defensive rating proved decisive, while Toronto's 17 turnovers and 3 steals underscored their inability to generate pressure on the perimeter. The Cavaliers' balanced attack and third-quarter dominance position them favorably in the playoff race.
