Last night the Toronto Raptors did the unthinkable. The majority of people who weren't Toronto Raptors fans figured the Cleveland Cavaliers would roll through the Toronto Raptors like they had done their previous opponents the Detroit Pistons & Atlanta Hawks. But, the Raptors showed them that this series would be no cakewalk. The series is 2-2 headed back to Cleveland. The Toronto Raptors back court has stepped up these past few games.
Kyle Lowry & Demar DeRozan combined for 67 points last night. Two players of the same team haven't scored 30+ points in the conference finals since Charles Barkley & Dan Majerle. Who did it back in 1993 playing for the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Without their scoring, the Raptors wouldn't have a shot of beating the Cavs. Also Bismarck Biyombo has stepped up big time while Valancianus ankle continues to heal. Biyombo grabbed 14 rebounds to go along with 5 points and 4 blocks. Biyombo brings a lot of energy to the Raptors.
LeBron James had another good game having 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kyrie Irving also had another good game having 26 points and 6 assists. Channing Frye tried to bring them back in the fourth but his 12 points was not enough for the Cavs to win. Kevin Love & JR Smith were MIA last night. Also, the way Kevin Love limped off the court didn't look to good especially with Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas resting his ankle for the past two weeks. Will see how game 5 turns out tomorrow night in Cleveland.
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