Cavaliers Beat Raptors 115-105, Lead Series 2-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers strengthened their grip on the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series with a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 on Monday night in Cleveland, taking a 2-0 lead.

Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while James Harden contributed 28 points on nine-of-14 shooting, along with five assists and four rebounds. The duo combined for 58 points as Cleveland's backcourt overwhelmed Toronto's defense. Evan Mobley added 25 points on 11-of-13 shooting from the field, dominating the paint and helping the Cavaliers build a lead that reached 16 points in the third quarter. The win marked Cleveland's 12th straight postseason victory against Toronto, tying an NBA record dating back to 2016.

For the Raptors, the loss highlighted ongoing struggles, particularly from leading scorer Brandon Ingram. The 28-year-old forward, who averaged 21.5 points during the regular season, managed just seven points on three-of-15 shooting and committed five turnovers. Ingram attempted more shots than in Game 1, where he scored 17 points on nine attempts and expressed frustration over limited opportunities, but his...