Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction
Behind a career-high 36 points (9-of-19 shooting, 15-of-15 from the free-throw line) from Lou Williams, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 110-93, Saturday night.
The Cavaliers (5-7) have now lost four straight games while the Raptors (11-2) have won four in a row dating back to Nov. 15.
Despite trailing by as many as 18 points in the first quarter, the Raptors stormed back, outscoring the Cavaliers, 64-37, in the second and third quarters, combined.
As a team, the Raptors shot 40 percent from the field and 33 percent from three, but got to the line a staggering 42 times, converting 38 of their tries at the charity stripe. Entering Saturday night's contest, the Raptors ranked No. 3 overall in free-throw rate.
According to Raptors Media Relations, Toronto now has five double-digit comeback victories this season, the most in the NBA.
Kyle Lowry added 23 points and eight assists while DeMar DeRozan chipped in 20 points, five rebounds and three dimes.
Kevin Love scored a season-high 23 points for the Cavaliers, but Cleveland shot a putrid 3-of-16 from three as a team while knocking down just 43 percent of its total field goals.
LeBron James recorded a double-double consisting of 15 points and 10 rebounds while Kyrie Irving added 21 points and six dimes in the loss.
Toronto will look to extend its winning streak Monday against the Phoenix Suns while Cleveland will attempt to snap its losing streak at home against the Orlando Magic after a day off on Sunday.
