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Raptors Bow Out to Cavaliers in Game 7 as Rajakovic Hails Barnes’ Playoff Leap

Year three under Darko Rajakovic produced 46 wins with a playoff return.

Overview

  • A 114-102 Game 7 loss on Sunday ended the Raptors’ first-round series to the Cavaliers 4-3.
  • Cleveland broke a halftime tie with a 38-19 third quarter as Jarrett Allen overpowered Toronto inside with 22 points, 19 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
  • Toronto played short-handed late in the series, with Brandon Ingram out for Games 6 and 7 and Immanuel Quickley sidelined by injury.
  • Scottie Barnes led Toronto in Game 7 with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists as Rajakovic said he made a major stride this postseason.
  • After the loss, Rajakovic said he learned how much he loves this roster and called it a very special group.