The Raptors shot only 32 per cent from the field against the Cavaliers in game four, but "spectacular, elite defence" helped propel them to an ugly win. TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg breaks down the win, and Scottie Barnes' importance to the team's identity.
In what was an ugly game, and an emotional roller coaster, the Toronto Raptors came through with a gritty win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to level the series and send it back to Cleveland. The NBA on TSN panel break down the game, what has gone right so far, and how the Raptors can win what is now a best of three.
The Raptors closed out the game on an 18-5 run for a crucial game four win over the Cavaliers, and TSN's Jack Armstrong and Matt Devlin break down all the action, from Collin Murray-Boyles' defensive play, to Scottie Barnes' efficiency at both ends of the court, and more.
Scottie Barnes had 23 points, six assists, and nine boards in crucial game 4 win over the Cavaliers, and Brandon Ingram joined TSN's Kayla Grey after the game, praising the Raptors young star.
With rookie Collin Murray-Boyles turning heads with his performance so far in the playoffs, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic expresses what he loves about CMB.
Despite a slow start to the series offensively, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Brandon Ingram is just focused on doing what he can to help the team win.
Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors know they didn't accomplish anything by winning Game 3, and need to take their game to another level if they want to even the series with the Cavaliers in Game 4.
TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to discuss how big of a blow it is for the Raptors that Immanuel Quickley won't play in the series vs. the Cavaliers, and if the team may have found a shooter in Jamison Battle off the bench.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance, Ajay Mitchell added 15 in place of the injured Jalen Williams and the Thunder beat the Suns Saturday. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 33 points on 11-of-21 shooting while Jalen Green added 26. OKC leads series 3-0.
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets Saturday night. MIN leads series 3-1.
Charles Barkley cites injuries to Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards as to why there's not much for Minnesota to cheer despite winning Game 4 vs. the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic takes exception to Jaden McDaniels' late basket and confronts him face-to-face.
Anthony Edwards helped to the locker room after awkward landing.
Karl-Anthony Towns had his first postseason triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points and the Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks Saturday night. Series tied 2-2.
The Magic took Game 3 of their series against the Pistons in Orlando Saturday afternoon. Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero both had a team-high 25 points in a winning effort. Banchero added twelve boards and nine dimes, one assist shy of the first triple-double in Magic post-season history. Cade Cunningham had a game-high 27 points for the Pistons and added five rebounds and nine assists. ORL leads series 2-1.
Paolo Banchero's dagger 3-pointer bounces high off the rim then goes in to extend the Magic's lead late.
Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl says he tried to be more aggressive in Game 3, which led to a better performance, while head coach Darko Rajakovic explains how he's been trying find situations in games to maximize his strengths. Meanwhile, Poeltl praises the effort of rookie Collin Murray-Boyles in the playoffs.
The Raptors say they aren't letting their convincing Game 3 win go to their heads, and are bracing for the Cavaliers to bring their best in Game 4 in hopes of taking the series back to Cleveland with a chance to close it out.
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