Kyle Lowry found Serge Ibaka for a layup to put the Raptors ahead by 10 with 1:42 remaining. Though a three-point play by Markieff Morris cut the lead to seven, the Raptors made three of four free throws in the final minute to protect the 114-106 Game 1 victory. The win gives Toronto a 1-0 series lead.
Solid start: Much has been made of the way Toronto has started Game 1's in years past. The Raptors got out to a quick start on Saturday, shooting 52 percent and going ahead by 10 points less than five minutes into the game.