Cavs somehow manage to win despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds and committing 18 turnovers, leading to 99 shots for Toronto against 82 for Cleveland.
How often do you win when the opponent takes 17 more shots?
We were lucky that tip didn't go at the end.
Sexton had a tough game, going 4-for-17, but Garland, Mobley, Allen and Cedi picked him up. Cedi is still shooting 50% on 3's, going 5-for-10 tonight. How long can he keep this up?
The Cavs were down 15 at one point and clawed their way back, then beat the #6 ranked team in the Power Rankings at their place. Statement, baby! Statement!
There was a huge play late where Cedi dove for a loose ball, pried it loose, then Rubio dove on it and wrestled it away. The Raptors were up by 4 so that was a key play and two Cavs dove on the floor to get the ball. Garland and Sexton winning those two jumps against a taller player was also crucial. It was sheer hustle and some luck (Allen's 3-pointer off the glass).
This team flat out competes. They're buying into Bickerstaff's mantra of being the hardest working and most unselfish team on the floor every night.