Pascal Siakam’s 36-point performance led the Toronto Raptors (13-20) to a 124-121 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-15), showcasing the impact of recent acquisitions.
The Raptors’ new additions, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, made an immediate impact in their first start, contributing 19 points and nine rebounds, and 14 points, respectively.
Despite squandering a 19-point lead, the Raptors regrouped, with Scottie Barnes scoring 20 points and Jakob Poeltl notching a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Caris LeVert’s 31 points and Donovan Mitchell’s 26 weren’t enough for the Cavaliers, who have now lost two straight and three of their last five games.
The Cavaliers, playing without Evan Mobley and Darius Garland until February, faced adversity but displayed resilience, with Mitchell’s three-pointer giving them a brief lead in the fourth quarter.
