TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series, fueled by career playoff highs from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.
Barnes recorded a double-double with 33 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds. Barrett matched him with 33 points, adding five rebounds and five assists, including six three-pointers.
Backup center Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 22 points and eight rebounds, setting a Raptors rookie playoff scoring record. For the Cavaliers, James Harden led with 18 points, while Max Strus and Evan Mobley each added 15.
The Raptors, with this victory, now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. Notably, Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley remains sidelined due to a strained right hamstring.