Cavaliers overpower Raptors in Game 1

Cleveland broke the game open with a massive 27-9 run spanning the late second and early third quarters.

Max Strus provided a spark off the bench with 24 points, while Evan Mobley anchored the interior with 17 points and seven rebounds.

The Raptors, led by Scottie Barnes' 21 points, struggled to contain Cleveland's perimeter shooting in the second half.

Despite the loss, Toronto fans remain optimistic about the team's ability to bounce back in Game 2.