Scottie Barnes delivered a standout all-around performance with 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five blocks, powering the Toronto Raptors to a 126–113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
The Raptors, winners of six of their last seven, shot a blistering 56% from the field and connected on 12 three-pointers.
Immanuel Quickley added 25 points, knocking down 5 of 7 from deep and dishing out six assists. Jakob Poeltl chipped in 20 points on efficient 7-of-10 shooting, along with seven rebounds.
Cleveland was led by Donovan Mitchell, who returned from a rest day to score 31 points, going 15 of 17 from the line while also adding six rebounds and six assists. Nae’Qwan Tomlin provided 18 points, but the Cavaliers were shorthanded without Darius Garland (toe) and Lonzo Ball (rest) in the second half of their back-to-back.
Toronto controlled the first half, leading 67–54 at the break. Cleveland trimmed the deficit to 90–85 by the end of the third, but the Raptors responded. Quickly buried back-to-back threes, bookending an RJ Barrett floater, stretching Toronto’s lead to 118–105 and effectively putting the game out of reach.
Up Next
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Raptors: Travel to Indiana on Saturday.
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Cavaliers: Host Memphis on Saturday.
