Toronto turned Scotiabank Arena into a shooting gallery, beating Cleveland 126-104 in the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference first round. The Raptors poured in 43 points in the fourth quarter to close it out in front of 19,800 fans. The series score now sits at 2-1 to the Cavaliers.

Fourth-quarter avalanche

Toronto trailed briefly early in the fourth, then blew the game open. The Raptors went 17-of-23 from the field in the final period and a sizzling 8-of-9 from three. Cleveland managed 23 points in the quarter as Toronto’s ball movement and pressure defense finally cracked the visitors.

RJ Barrett lit the fuse with a string of threes, and Jamison Battle joined in with a flawless stroke off the bench. By the time the buzzer hit, the Raptors’ biggest lead had ballooned to 25.

Barnes and Barrett split 66

Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett shared top billing with 33 points each. Barnes added 11 assists and 5 rebounds on 11-of-17 shooting, finishing with a Sofascore Rating of 9.4, the best on the floor. Barrett drilled 6-of-8 from deep, stacked 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and posted a Sofascore Rating of 8.7.

Collin Murray-Boyles gave Toronto a rugged 22 points and 8 rebounds off the bench, including 5 on the offensive glass. Jamison Battle went a perfect 5-of-5 with 4 threes for 14 points and a +20 in 15 minutes. Brandon Ingram chipped in 12 and 2 steals.