Cavs Crushed Raptors Game 7: 114-102, Pistons Bracket Lock
Jarrett Allen ripped Toronto's rebounding spine in half. The center's 22-point, 19-rebound, 3-block Game 7 detonated the third quarter 38-19, sealed a 114-102 Cleveland win on May 3, and dropped the Cavaliers into a Tuesday-night collision with the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons.
Trigger
CLE +27 (60-33)
rebound_margin
Impact
95
Bravsen Impact Score
Odds
50%
Probability movement
Confidence
High
Verdict confidence
Analysis
What moved
Cleveland posted a 116.0 offensive rating to Toronto's 96.7. The +27 rebound margin (60-33) translated directly into 23 second-chance points against Toronto's seven. Allen owned the glass with 19 boards and eight offensive rebounds, becoming the first player since Nikola Jokić in 2020 to register 20+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 3+ blocks in a Game 7, per CrunchSports.
The third quarter erased a 53-53 halftime tie. Cleveland closed the second on an 11-2 run, then opened the third with an 11-1 burst, building a 19-point lead Toronto never threatened. Donovan Mitchell scored 15 of his 22 in the second half. James Harden added 18 points on 11/13 from the line. Bench scoring went 34 for Cleveland to 19 for Toronto — a +15 gap, with Sam Merrill (13 points, 3/7 from three) the swing piece. RJ Barrett led Toronto with 23 on 9/25 (36.0%); Scottie Barnes posted 24 on 8/14.
Standings Impact
CLE eliminated TOR 4-3, advances to Eastern Conference Semifinals vs DET. Probability movement: 50%.