If there’s a more telling visual metaphor for a Raptors/Cavaliers game in 2016-17 than DeMar DeRozan’s scrambling corner three that was disallowed, we’ve yet to see it. It’s true the Raptors refuse to be blown out, but against the few teams demonstrably better this means just enough miraculous plays to keep things interesting. The Cavs, led as they are by the invincible LeBron James, are more methodical. Cleveland beat the Raptors tonight 116-112 to remain the best in the East.
As has been the case all year, the Raptors were led by their two best players, Kyle Lowry and DeRozan.