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Cleveland Cavaliers Edge Out Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with a 9-8 record, secured a narrow victory over the Toronto Raptors, who now stand at 8-9. The final scoreboard read 105-102 in favor of the home team.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Tristian Thompson #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 26, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

In what was an evenly matched contest at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers emerged victorious against the visiting Toronto Raptors. The game saw multiple lead changes and both teams tied on five occasions, indicating a closely fought battle throughout. The Cavaliers' performance was marked by their ability to capitalize on fast break opportunities, converting 10 out of 12 attempts into an impressive 23 points.


The home team's offensive efforts were spearheaded by their efficiency inside the paint where they scored 58 points from their attempts. Their shooting accuracy was evident as they made 45 out of their total of 97 field goal attempts, resulting in a solid field goal percentage of around 46 percent for the game. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink ten three-pointers from thirty-one attempts which contributed significantly to keeping them ahead in this tight encounter.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Max Strus #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 26, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Defensively, Cleveland also stepped up with five blocks and two steals during the game. They showed resilience under pressure and managed to maintain a defensive points per possession rate close to one point per possession.


On the other side of the court, despite being behind in scoring efficiency compared to their opponents for much of the game duration, Toronto Raptors put up a formidable fight. They led for nearly twenty-six minutes and had moments where they looked poised to take control with an eighteen-point unanswered run that gave them their biggest lead at twelve points.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Malachi Flynn #22 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 26, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Raptors' effort was highlighted by fifty points scored in paint and twenty-two second-chance points thanks largely due to seventeen offensive rebounds grabbed during playtime. However, it wasn't enough as they struggled from long range with only eight successful three-pointers out of thirty-two attempted which translated into just about twenty-five percent success rate from deep.


As fans look forward toward future games after this hard-fought win for Cleveland Cavaliers against Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse; attention turns towards another upcoming challenge when Atlanta Hawks visit on November 29th at half-past seven o'clock Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch all action live from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse broadcasted on BSOH channel six hundred sixty or BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine depending upon location preference.

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