Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes scored 23 points each, propelling the Toronto Raptors to a hard-fought 93-89 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. The Raptors overcame a late Cavaliers surge to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.
Barnes added nine rebounds and six assists, while Ingram contributed six rebounds and three crucial three-pointers. R.J. Barrett chipped in with 18 points and eight rebounds, and rookie center Collin Murray-Boyles delivered a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards off the bench. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 20 points, including 12 in the final quarter, and James Harden posted 19 points and 18 assists.
The Raptors struggled with shooting efficiency throughout the game, hitting just 31 of 97 field goals and 4 of 30 three-pointers. Despite these challenges, they managed to take a slim 38-36 lead into halftime after a strong second quarter. A late 9-2 run secured a 60-58 lead heading into the final period. In a dramatic conclusion, Barnes sealed the victory with key free throws in the closing seconds.
The series now shifts to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday, with Game 6 returning to Toronto on Friday.