Prior to the game, Thursday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers figured to be a difficult one for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors were missing two of their best players, and were facing a well rested Cavaliers team, who figured to be motivated, following a blow-out loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Despite the obstacles facing the Raptors, the team controlled the game from start to finish. Cleveland never led, and, thanks in large part to a 35-point third quarter, the Raptors took a commanding 25 point lead into half.
The game never was in jeopardy after that point.