Raptors Fight Back: Barnes and Ingram Clutch Up to Tie Series 2-2
The Scotiabank Arena was the site of a defensive masterclass on Sunday afternoon. In a game where every possession felt like a battle, the Toronto Raptors emerged with a gritty 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, evening their first-round series at two games apiece.
Barnes Takes Command
Scottie Barnes proved why he is the face of the Raptors franchise. Barnes did it all, finishing with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks. Most importantly, he remained calm at the charity stripe, knocking down the go-ahead free throws in the final minute to put Toronto ahead for good.
Brandon Ingram also contributed 23 points, providing the isolation scoring that Toronto desperately needed in a low-scoring affair.
Mitchell and Cavs Fall Short
The Cavaliers were led by Donovan Mitchell, who scored 20 points, but Cleveland struggled to find consistent offense against Toronto's length. James Harden provided 19 points and 8 assists, but a series of late turnovers proved costly for the Cavs.
Key Game 4 Prop Angles (Results)
- Scottie Barnes OVER 18.5 Points - ✅ SUCCESS. Barnes finished with 23.
- Brandon Ingram OVER 21.5 Points - ✅ SUCCESS. Ingram delivered 23.
- Jarrett Allen OVER 11.5 Rebounds - ✅ SUCCESS. Allen hauled in 15 boards.
- Donovan Mitchell UNDER 25.5 Points - ✅ SUCCESS. Mitchell was held to 20.
Series Outlook
The series heads back to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 5. Both teams have shown they can win in the trenches, and this matchup is quickly becoming the most physical of the 2026 postseason.
Game 4 Final Score: Raptors 93, Cavaliers 89.
