Raptors try to take improved defence back to Cleveland for Game 5 showdown with Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors are heading to Cleveland for Game 5 of their playoff series against the Cavaliers after evening the series at 2-2. The Raptors have improved their defense significantly, holding the Cavaliers to lower scoring averages in the last two games. Key players like Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes have stepped up, contributing to the team's recent success.
- ▪The Raptors evened the playoff series against the Cavaliers with a 93-89 win in Game 4.
- ▪Jamal Shead made a crucial play by forcing an eight-second violation against Donovan Mitchell.
- ▪Scottie Barnes has been the standout player, averaging 25.8 points and taking on defensive assignments against star players.
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) celebrates causing a turnover against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game 4 of their series on Sunday in Toronto.Frank Gunn/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJamal Shead enjoyed a moment of appreciation from his former head coach at the University of Houston, Kelvin Sampson.The second-year guard made one of the biggest plays in Toronto’s 93-89 win in Game 4 on Sunday when he forced an eight-second violation against Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.
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