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Don’t blame Raptors D for embarrassing loss to Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors had countless opportunities to wrap up Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals series, but couldn’t get it done. While supernova LeBron James piled up remarkable numbers, his offensive efforts weren’t the reason for the Raptors first losing the lead, then the game.

TORONTO, ON – MAY 01: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors come together in the second half of Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 1, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.