Cavs prove loudest critics right in 93-89 Game 4 loss to Raptors
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers struggled offensively and showed a lack of aggression in their 93-89 loss to the Toronto Raptors, allowing the series to be tied 2-2 despite having a more talented roster.
- Key players Donovan Mitchell and James Harden underperformed, with Mitchell shooting 6-24 and Harden committing seven turnovers, both rattled by Toronto's physical defense.
- The Cavaliers were dominated on the boards, conceding 21 offensive rebounds and 19 second-chance points, which kept the Raptors' poor shooting alive.
- Toronto's Scottie Barnes led his team with 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, while Brandon Ingram contributed 23 points on 23 shots but helped shift momentum late in the game.
- Cleveland missed a crucial opportunity to take a 3-1 series lead and now faces a tough Game 5 at home to keep their playoff hopes alive.