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Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden, centre, shoots between Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4), Jamal Shead (23) , RJ Barrett (9) and Jakob Poeltl, right, in the first half in Game 7 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Cleveland, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

CP NewsAlert: Cavaliers bounce Raptors from NBA playoffs with 114-102 win in Game 7

May 3, 2026 | 8:27 PM

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers, fuelled by a decisive 38-point third quarter, defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-102 tonight in Game 7 to win the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series. The Cavaliers advance to the second round to face the Detroit Pistons.

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