Raptors eliminated after Game 7 loss to Cavaliers
Raptors playoff exit stings after Game 7 loss to Cavaliers in Cleveland See how injuries and a third-quarter surge sealed Toronto's defeat
The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Sunday after losing 114102 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their firstround series in Cleveland.
Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes paced Toronto with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists. The game was tied at halftime, but the Cavaliers took control in the third quarter by outscoring the Raptors 3819.
Toronto played without Brandon Ingram, who was ruled out shortly before tipoff because of rightheel inflammation. Immanuel Quickley also remained out with a hamstring strain, leaving the Raptors shorthanded in the deciding game.