The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 2 over the Toronto Raptors thanks to a balanced scoring attack.
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a convincing 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors on Monday evening with their 115-105 victory in Game 2.
Kenny Atkinson said the key goal of this series would be to reemphasize their focal points heading into the series, and the Cavaliers did just that.
Here are three takeaways from Cleveland’s Game 2 win.
Cleveland’s Balanced Scoring Attack
One of Cleveland’s strengths in their Game 1 victory was that it wasn’t just one player who stuffed the box score; the Cavaliers had multiple high-impact contributors. That narrative remained true in Cleveland’s Game 2 as the balanced scoring attack continued against Toronto.
The Cavaliers had four players score in double figures in Game 2, with Cleveland’s leading scorers being:
- Donovan Mitchell - 30 Points
- James Harden - 28 Points
- Evan Mobley - 25 Points
- Jarrett Allen - 10 Points
Game 2 marked the fourth time in Cleveland postseason history that three players have scored 25+ points, going back to the LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love big three era. Not only did the Cavaliers space out the scoring, but each player had their moment.
For example, Allen came out hot and scored six quick points in the paint, which opened up the long-range shot the rest of the game. Mitchell took over in the fourth quarter, scoring nine of Cleveland’s points and shooting an efficient four for six from the floor.
Right now, the Raptors don’t seem to have any answers for the number of scoring options that the Cavaliers can throw at them.
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesCavaliers Take Advantage of Raptors’ Miscues
Cleveland really turned up the defense in Game 2, especially after Toronto got off to a quick start in Game 1. The Cavaliers’ renewed defensive pressure was especially evident in the Raptors’ turnovers.
Toronto coughed up the ball 22 times throughout the evening, which led to 22 points for the Cavaliers. Leading that defensive charge was Harden, who finished with five steals.
Cleveland Locked Up Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram was vocal after Game 1, saying he needed more scoring opportunities for the Raptors to have a chance in this series. The Raptors forward got those chances, but Cleveland’s defense overwhelmed him.
Ingram only scored seven points while shooting 20 percent (3-for-15 from the floor and 33 percent (1-for-3) from behind the arc. All of those points
Once again, credit for this lockdown defensive performance primarily goes to Dean Wade, who continues to be Cleveland’s key x-factor in this series.
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