At halftime of Game 3 between the Raptors and Cavaliers, there was reason to believe that the series was over. Sure, the game was tied 54–54, but Toronto had just three players—Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles—that were contributing anything on offense, and were getting out-rebounded by the Cavs 27–12.
It felt as though Cleveland’s game was far more sustainable, while the Raptors shooting would eventually hit the dry spell that sent them into a 3–0 series hole and made the only remaining question whether or not we were looking at a true sweep or a gentleman’s sweep by the Cavs.
