Raptors try to take improved defence back to Cleveland for Game 5 showdown with Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors evened their first-round playoff series at 2-2 with a 93-89 Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighted by Jamal Shead's key defensive play forcing an eight-second violation on Donovan Mitchell. Toronto has turned the series around with improved defence, holding Cleveland to 96.5 points per game over the past two games after allowing 120.5 in the first two. Scottie Barnes has emerged as the top performer, contributing offensively and defensively against Cleveland's stars. The Raptors now head to Cleveland for Game 5 aiming to carry their defensive intensity on the road.
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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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