The Cleveland Cavaliers had just enough in the tank to shift their 1st-round series back in their favor and defeat the Toronto Raptors in a 125-120 Wednesday win. James Harden and Evan Mobley ended the all-important matchup with 23 points apiece. Toronto wing RJ Barrett
responded with 25 points of his own as one of two Raptors with a playoff double-double.
Max Strus entered the starting lineup for the first time since Cleveland's final bout of the regular season, when forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin starred in what would be a showcase for the Cavs' bench crew.
The 3rd-year Cavalier would end the night with eight points in what would be his return to the starting five in postseason play after a streak that spanned just over three years and 11 playoff series as a member of the Cavs and Miami Heat.…