Cavs take game one in OT thriller

2018-05-02T05:16:00+00:00 2018-05-02T05:16:00+00:00.

Aris Barkas

02/May/18 05:16

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The Cleveland Cavaliers stole home court advantage with a stunning OT victory in Toronto.

By George Efkarpides / info@eurohoops.net

The Raptors could not protect their lead and missed multiple opportunities to take over the game down the stretch as they hit 3-of-18 shots in the final 4 minutes of the fourth and OT.

Lithuanian center, Jonas Valanciunas posted 21 points and 21 rebounds but missed some easy shots during the fourth quarter and seemed to be frustrated with himself.

For the Cavs, LeBron James posted a triple-double with 26 points, 11 boards, 13 assists adding a steal and 2 blocks.

Jr Smith and Kyle Korver each hit five three-pointers for the Cavaliers providing an excellent boost to the Cleveland offense.

The Raptors will try to even the series on Thursday.

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