26 points by Mitchell help the Cavs to go 17-1 and stay undefeated at home after a win over the Raptors (122-108)
Dонуan Mitchell and Tai Jaram scored 26 points each, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to improve their home record to 17-1 and remain undefeated at their court after a victory over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 122-108 on Sunday evening.
Jared Allen scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for Cleveland. Evan Mobley tallied 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Scottie Barnes and Gredy Dike scored 18 points each for the Raptors, who are currently on an 0-8 road losing streak.
RJ Barrett added 16 points, while Jakob Poeltl grabbed 18 rebounds for Toronto. Barrett played his second game after missing 11 consecutive matches due to a fractured orbital bone.
It was another strong performance from Jeroen, which came as a surprise to the Cavs after he missed almost the entire last season due to an ankle injury. In Cleveland's previous game, the 27-year-old player scored 29 points, their career-high.
Key takeaways
Raptors: Played well on rushes but committed too many mistakes to steal the win. The issue was not effort but execution. Dike came off the bench in the second half due to pain in his left calf.
Cavs: A few days off did good mentally and physically, but perhaps some dullness and inattentiveness also played a role. Cleveland seemed to be on cruise control for long stretches, allowing Toronto to stay close.
Decisive moment
When the Raptors trailed by only six points, Mitchell made seven consecutive baskets, and Jaram sank a three-pointer from a stretched right elbow in a 10:1 run to give the Cavs full control over the game.
Key stats
Allen ranked second in the league in field goal percentage (.685), only behind Daniel Gafford of Dallas (.708).
On Monday, the Raptors continue their four-game series in Detroit. On Wednesday, the Cavaliers host Atlanta.
