Raptors Beat Cavaliers 93-89 To Even Series 2-2 Despite Historic 3-Point Shooting Struggles
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Raptors Beat Cavaliers 93-89 To Even Series 2-2 Despite Historic 3-Point Shooting Struggles

April 27, 2026
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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 in Game 4 Sunday, tying their first-round series at 2-2 despite shooting 4-for-30 from 3-point range, the lowest such percentage with at least 25 attempts in a playoff victory in NBA history. Toronto shot just 32 from the field overall. Cleveland shot 37. The teams combined to shoot 20 from deep, the fourth-lowest combined 3-point percentage in a playoff game since the 3-point era began.

Raptors Beat Cavaliers 93-89 To Even Series 2-2 Despite Historic 3-Point Shooting Struggles

We just never flinched; we continued guarding and guarding, Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. Whatever it takes, just find a way to win the game. Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram each scored 23 points, outpacing Cleveland's star duo of Donovan Mitchell (20 points) and James Harden (19 points). Ingram converted three of Toronto's four 3-pointers, including the team's sole made triple in the second half. We all communicated with each other, just keep shooting, Ingram said. We're getting good looks. Not only 3s, we missed some layups. We missed a lot of open looks. Barnes was dominant on both ends as held Mitchell to a 1-for-8 shooting mark when serving as primary defender. Cleveland shot just 3-for-12 when Barnes contested a shot. The performance followed his 33-point effort in Game 3. Harden struggled significantly, recording seven turnovers against only six made field goals. Mitchell and Harden combined for 11 turnovers. Guys got to be aggressive, Harden said. It's time for us to make an adjustment in the sense of just being aggressive. Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday in Cleveland with the Cavaliers 6.5 point favorites over the Raptors.

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