Nick Nurse Kyle Lowry Toronto Raptors
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The Toronto Raptors crushed the Brooklyn Nets (150-122) and swept the first-round playoff series in an emphatic way (4-0).

The Raptors dominated their opponents and led by as many as 38 points to cruise to the victory.

Norman Powell (29 points) and Serge Ibaka (27 points, 15 rebounds) led the way for the winners, with four more players scoring in double figures for Toronto.

Caris LeVert had 35 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Nets, who could not go any further than the first round of the playoffs.

The defending champions will now face the Boston Celtics, who also swept their series against the Philadelphia 76ers.