The Cavs went scoreless for a span of 2:34, which also included two James turnovers. Kyle Lowry is doubtful for Sunday's win-or-go-home game.
But the real separator between the Cavs and the Raps. He reiterated DeRozan's thoughts on the season. "We kind of lost our focus there a little bit", forward Draymond Green said. All 30 teams and 15 guys on a roster, we're all prideful. But it sucks when you get down late in the game. "For some reason we're second-guessing right now, trying to find the balance between moving the ball and being aggressive looking for our shots".
The loss of Lowry was a huge blow to Toronto. While he did not classify it as a "high ankle sprain", Lowry said it's high on his ankle.
DeRozan didn't know he'd be missing his backcourt mate until right before team introductions. But like I said, I know my role on the team and I'm not complaining about anything. "He wanted to. The trainers told him he shouldn't try to go, because he was in so much pain". "He just couldn't go".
A year ago in the Eastern Conference finals, the Cavs led 2-0, but the Raptors claimed the next two games before being eliminated in six. The Cavs, meanwhile, shot 51.3 percent from the field and 56.5 percent from three.
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DeRozan truly proved his worth when he was on the bench to start the fourth.
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"He always kept us going, just to hear his voice and his input on things,"DeRozan said". "Tonight this was needed and I did it. At this point in time, there's no need for rest". Instead of going with his usual LeBron James-led group, one that includes floor-spacing big man Channing Frye at center, Lue went swapped in Tristan Thompson for Frye. The two Canadian musicians met on the court at halftime for a warm embrace. Lowry or whoever is running point needs to do a better job creating and Toronto needs to look to make the extra pass to get more open shots.
TORONTO - When a reporter revealed the harrowing number to DeMar DeRozan following a third straight loss in the Eastern Conference semifinals, he could only sit at the podium by himself - fitting given he was essentially a one-man show Friday night - and shake his head. It's about the fight, the scratch, the want to, to grind it out. Norm Powell, 1-for-7. Serge Ibaka, 0-for-3.
"Sunday's game is about pride", Casey said.
Two nights earlier, James shot a three-pointer over Toronto shot-blocker Ibaka, but not before pausing to spin the ball twice in his hands, as if he was lining up to shoot a free throw. Cory Joseph started for Toronto.
Forward LeBron James scored 35 points as the Cavaliers topped the Raptors 115-94 in Game 3 on Friday in Toronto to take a 3-0 series lead..
"DeRozan was wonderful - he gave everything he had", said James. In 24.7 minutes per game this series, Valanciunas is averaging 16 points. DeRozan scored from everywhere but the 3-point line. It was Powell who finally drained Toronto's first one from beyond the arc with three minutes left in the third.
DeMar DeRozan was back, again for three quarters. The Raptors entered the final frame down 79-77 but were outscored 36-17 in the final stanza leading to the Cavs taking game three 115-94.
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