Cavs outlast Raptors in Game 7, move on to face Detroit
cavs-outlast-raptors-game-7-advance
The Cleveland Cavaliers survived a tense Game 7 on Sunday night, defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 at Rocket Arena to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Cleveland trailed early but pulled even by halftime before dominating the third quarter 38-19, a surge that proved decisive. The victory prevented a first-round exit that would have drawn intense scrutiny after the club’s midseason acquisition of James Harden and its sizeable payroll.
Head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized composure before tipoff, and veterans Donovan Mitchell and Harden appeared unfazed as Toronto opened strong and the home crowd grew anxious. The Cavaliers steadily chipped away, seized control after the break, and never relinquished the lead down the stretch.
The win sends Cleveland into a second-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons, giving the team a chance to regroup and build momentum after a hard-fought opening series.
Source: Hoops Wire
