Barnes' 33 points shone throughout the game as the Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 126-104.

April 24th - The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 126-104. Barnes scored 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Barrett also contributed 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Cavaliers, Harden had 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Mitchell added 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers took the lead thanks to consecutive scores from Mitchell and Wade. However, the Raptors gradually took control of the game thanks to Barnes and Barrett. At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors led 31-25. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers narrowed the gap with consecutive scores from Mobley and Tyson, but Mitchell and Strus briefly took the lead with outside shooting. At halftime, the score was tied at 54-54.

After switching sides, Barnes repeatedly attacked the paint for points. Harden scored 5 consecutive points for the Cavaliers to stabilize the situation, but the Raptors still managed to score with crucial shots at the end of the quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Raptors still led 83-81 . In the final quarter, led by Barrett and Battier, the Raptors went on an 18-7 run , extending their lead to over 20 points. Ultimately, the Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 126-104 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Harden 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Mitchell 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Mobley 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists; Strus 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Tyson 13 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Allen 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Wade 5 points, 5 rebounds; Bryant 3 points, 1 rebound; Merrill 3 points, 3 rebounds

Raptors player statistics

Barnes 33 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists; Barrett 33 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Boyles 22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Battier 14 points, 2 rebounds; Ingram 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Poeltl 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Mogbo 2 points; Shedd 2 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists; Davis 1 rebound.

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