Cleveland’s stars showed up again, and Toronto had no answer. Yankee Scores reports the extended dominance of the Cavaliers with yet another statement win in the postseason.
A Historic Streak
The Cavaliers continue their dominant run in the postseason with back-to-back wins against the Toronto Raptors. With this win, Cleveland has now beaten Toronto 12 straight times in the playoffs, tying the NBA record for consecutive postseason victories against a single opponent. The streak dates back to the 2016 Eastern Conference finals and includes sweeps in 2017 and 2018.
Mitchell and Harden Lead the Way
Donovan Mitchell poured in 30 points while James Harden added 28, guiding Cleveland to a 115‑105 victory. Evan Mobley chipped in 25 points and eight rebounds, giving the Cavs three players with at least 25 points for the second straight postseason. Their balanced attack proved too much for Toronto’s defense.
Raptors Fight but Falter
Scottie Barnes scored a playoff career‑high 26 points, while RJ Barrett added 22 and nine rebounds. Toronto pushed the pace with 16 fast‑break points, but turnovers doomed them. Their 22 giveaways led directly to 22 Cavaliers points, swinging momentum back to Cleveland.
Harden’s Milestone
Beyond his scoring, Harden dished four assists to move into seventh place on the all‑time playoff list with 1,139. He also recorded five steals, marking the fourth time in his career he’s reached that defensive benchmark in a postseason game.
What’s Next
The series now shifts to Toronto for Game 3 on Thursday night. The Raptors must protect the ball and find answers for Cleveland’s trio of stars, while the Cavaliers look to continue their commanding run and push toward a sweep.
