The Cavs’ bid towards a run at playoff relevancy took a big hit with a disastrous start against the similarly ranked Raptors, Saturday. The Raptors dropped 87 in the first half, and though Isaiah Hartenstein and the Cavs cut it all the way back to 12 after trialing by over 30, Cleveland couls bot overcome Malachai Flynn’s timely buckets and assists (20/2/11)as whell as Gary Trent Junior’s nuclear shooting (44 on 17-19, from the field!).
Despite Sexton’s 29/0/5 and Garland’s 19/2/8, their defense was putrid. Only Isaiah Hartenstein (12/8/6 three steals, four blocks) shined for Cleveland with defense, rebounding, a heady floor game and relentless hustle.