Cavs vs. Raptors Final Score, Result: Second-Half Rally Propels Cleveland to Game 7 Win
Jarrett Allen scored 14 of his 24 points in the third quarter as Cleveland outscored Toronto 38-19 to seize control.
- On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 at Rocket Arena, clinching a spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
- Following a 49-49 halftime tie, the Cavaliers seized control with a 9-0 run and outscored Toronto 38-19 in the third quarter to pull away decisively.
- Center Jarrett Allen anchored the Cavaliers with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined to shoot just 3-for-14 from three-point range.
- Missing Brandon Ingram due to heel inflammation, Toronto struggled to match Cleveland's depth; Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points but could not prevent the loss.
- The Cavaliers advance to face the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the second round, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, in Detroit.
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Reacting to the Cavs’ season staying alive with Game 7 victory over the Raptors : Wine and Gold Talk podcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins dive into the Cavs securing a Game 7 victory over the Toronto Raptors to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, overcoming a sluggish first half through heightened intensity and a dominant, season-saving performance by Jarrett Allen.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers got the job done in Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, but the play of veteran guard James Harden didn’t seem to leave a very strong impression on sports media personality Skip Bayless. After Harden turned in a forgettable shooting performance, Bayless declared that the 11-time All-Star’s teammates “took him along for a victorious ride” in the do-or-die game. I've never trusted James Harden in Game 7s. Tonight…
Why did Cavs beat Raptors in Game 7?
Cleveland’s Game 7 win came from a third quarter gear and Allen’s inside dominance Cleveland advanced by beating Toronto 114 102 in Game 7, turning a closely contested series into a one sided finish late. The Cavaliers’ path to the win centered on two themes: timely scoring bursts—especially in…
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