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Raptors Edge Cavs 93-89, Tie Series Amid Historic 3-Point Drought

4/28/2026

Summary

Raptors Tie Series

Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 93-89 in Game 4, tying the series 2-2.
Scottie Barnes scored 23 points and hit the go-ahead free throws for Toronto.
Toronto shot 4-for-30 (13.3%) from three, the lowest with at least 25 attempts in a playoff win since 2014.
Both teams combined for a 20.0% three-point rate, the fourth-lowest in playoff history.

Summary

Cavs Favored

Betting markets list the Cavaliers as –400 moneyline favorites, a 9.5-point spread over Toronto, and a 215.5 over/under for Game 5 (BetMGM).
Cleveland’s roster features forward Evan Mobley on a super-max contract and includes the deadline trade that added James Harden to boost postseason chances.
Former guard Joe Johnson likened Harden’s playoff struggles to NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson’s postseason challenges, questioning the Cavs’ decision to acquire him.

History

Historical Context

In 2014 the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls by 13 points in Game 5, a series remembered for the Heat’s historically low three-point shooting. The franchise’s reliance on star players such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh set a template that modern teams continue to follow, showing that acquiring marquee talent often outweighs perimeter efficiency in playoff planning.

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Raptors Tie Series

Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 93-89 in Game 4, tying the series 2-2.
Scottie Barnes scored 23 points and hit the go-ahead free throws for Toronto.
Toronto shot 4-for-30 (13.3%) from three, the lowest with at least 25 attempts in a playoff win since 2014.
Both teams combined for a 20.0% three-point rate, the fourth-lowest in playoff history.

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