Brandon Ingram’s 37 Points Lead Raptors Past Cavaliers for 8th Straight Win
Last night, the Toronto Raptors put on a show against the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 110-99 and extending their impressive winning streak to eight games. The star of the night was Brandon Ingram, who exploded for a season-high 37 points, carrying Toronto to victory with some truly electrifying moments on the court. It was one of those games where you could really feel the energy of the team, even with a key player missing.
Scottie Barnes was another standout for the Raptors, finishing with a solid double-double—18 points and 11 rebounds—while backup center Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 12 points and was just one rebound shy of a double-double himself. The Raptors had to adjust their lineup after RJ Barrett, who averages nearly 20 points per game, was sidelined due to a sprained knee from the previous game. Stepping up in Barrett’s place, second-year guard Ja’Kobe Walter contributed five points and three rebounds, helping maintain the team’s rhythm.
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On the Cavaliers’ side, Donovan Mitchell led the way with 17 points and eight assists, showing flashes of brilliance, while Jaylon Tyson added 15 points and nine rebounds. Evan Mobley contributed 14 points, but despite their efforts, Cleveland couldn’t keep up with Toronto’s offensive surge in the third quarter. A zone defense deployed by Cleveland’s head coach Kenny Atkinson in the first half initially helped the Cavaliers build an eight-point lead, and back-to-back threes from Mitchell late in the game briefly brought the gap down to four points.
However, the game truly swung in Toronto’s favor during the third quarter. Ingram went on an incredible scoring spree, dropping 15 points in that period alone and reaching 32 points before the quarter even ended. His 25-foot three-pointer with just over a minute left in the third punctuated an 8-0 run and sealed the momentum for Toronto. The Raptors’ dominance in the third quarter, outscoring Cleveland 31-22, ultimately decided the game.
A key stat from the night: Toronto is now 12-0 when entering the fourth quarter with a lead, showing just how effective they are at closing out games. The Raptors will look to continue their streak when they host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, while the Cavaliers will try to rebound as they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
All in all, it was a night defined by Ingram’s brilliance and Toronto’s depth, a performance that reminded everyone why this Raptors team is currently riding one of the NBA’s hottest streaks.
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