Cavaliers rout Raptors 116-78, take 3-2 series lead

Richard Jefferson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots in the fourth quarter against James Johnson #3 of the Toronto Raptors in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (AFP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emphatically taken a 3-2 lead against the visiting Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tied at 2-2, both teams were looking for a breakthrough to take a series lead as they approach game 7. But, it was the hosts who proved too strong for the Raptors on Wednesday with LeBron James scoring 23 points.

Cleveland won the first frame 37-19 and went on to take the first half 65-34. The Raptors were still out-powered after the break and surrendered the third 35-26.

They only won the last quarter 18-16 which only meant they would lose the game with a massive 38 points.

Final score 116-78, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game 6 is in Toronto on Friday.

 


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