Cavaliers Defeat Raptors 110-102 in Game 3

Why it matters locally: With the Cavaliers up 3-0 in the series, Ohioans are closely following the team's progress and hoping for a sweep to advance in the playoffs.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-102 Thursday night. Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points for Cleveland. Evan Mobley contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds. RJ Barrett led Toronto with 24 points. Scottie Barnes added 21 points for the Raptors. Collin Murray-Boyles started at center for Toronto. Cleveland now leads the series 3-0. Game 4 is Saturday in Toronto. The Cavaliers had a regular-season offensive rating of 118.9 and a defensive rating of 115. The Raptors had a regular-season offensive rating of 116.8 and a defensive rating of 113.2. Thomas Bryant was listed as questionable for the Cavaliers due to a calf injury. Immanuel Quickley was questionable for the Raptors with a hamstring injury. The Cavaliers' expected starting lineup included James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.