NBA Harden and Mitchell Combine for 58 Points, Cavaliers Win Again Against Raptors for 2-0 Playoff Lead [Video]
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-105, taking a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series. Donovan Mitchell (30 points) and "Harden" (28 points) led the Cavaliers, with Evan Mobley contributing 25 points.
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Mitchell and Harden combined for 58 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Eastern Conference playoffs.
AFP and AP reported that the No. 4 seed Cavaliers continued their hot shooting from the first game on the 18th today, displaying an unstoppable momentum and leading from start to finish, firmly suppressing the No. 5 seed Raptors.
Mitchell scored 30 points in the game, including 4 three-pointers; Harden contributed 28 points and 5 rebounds. Harden also provided 4 assists in this game, bringing his career playoff assist total to 1139, moving him to 7th in history. He also had 5 steals, marking his fourth career playoff game with at least 5 steals.
Teammate Evan Mobley also performed brilliantly, shooting 11 of 13 from the field for an extremely high offensive efficiency, contributing 25 points.
Today's win further demonstrated the improving chemistry between Mitchell and Harden, who joined the Cavaliers via trade in February and is now 36 years old, in terms of offense. For the Cavaliers, who are in a critical moment, this is undoubtedly a timely boost.
For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes scored a team-high 26 points, and RJ Barrett added 22 points.
The third game of the series will be held in Toronto on the 23rd. (Translator: Cai Jiamin) 1150421
AFP and AP reported that the No. 4 seed Cavaliers continued their hot shooting from the first game on the 18th today, displaying an unstoppable momentum and leading from start to finish, firmly suppressing the No. 5 seed Raptors.
Mitchell scored 30 points in the game, including 4 three-pointers; Harden contributed 28 points and 5 rebounds. Harden also provided 4 assists in this game, bringing his career playoff assist total to 1139, moving him to 7th in history. He also had 5 steals, marking his fourth career playoff game with at least 5 steals.
Teammate Evan Mobley also performed brilliantly, shooting 11 of 13 from the field for an extremely high offensive efficiency, contributing 25 points.
Today's win further demonstrated the improving chemistry between Mitchell and Harden, who joined the Cavaliers via trade in February and is now 36 years old, in terms of offense. For the Cavaliers, who are in a critical moment, this is undoubtedly a timely boost.
For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes scored a team-high 26 points, and RJ Barrett added 22 points.
The third game of the series will be held in Toronto on the 23rd. (Translator: Cai Jiamin) 1150421