Cavaliers dominate Raptors 136-106 in season opener

On Wednesday night, Cleveland Cavaliers played against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, during the Raptors' 30th NBA season opener. Evan Mobley excelled for the Cavaliers, scoring 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell contributed with 21 points as the team dominated the game with a significant 136-106 victory. The Cavs also showcased impressive teamwork, outscoring their opponents 68-38 in the paint and capitalizing on Toronto's 19 turnovers, converting those mistakes into 30 points. Cleveland's Caris LeVert had an impressive shooting night, going 8 for 9 with 19 points. Meanwhile, Jarrett Allen played a crucial role under the basket with 14 points and several dunks. The Cavaliers' lead peaked at 33 points, demonstrating their control over the game and marking a strong start to their season after a streak of four losses in previous season openers against Toronto. The Raptors struggled throughout the night, particularly with their shot accuracy, as Scottie Barnes managed to score only nine points on 3 for 14 shooting. Chris Boucher led the Raptors off the bench with 18 points, but his efforts were not enough to keep the team competitive. Gradey Dick and guard Immanuel Quickley, who scored 16 and 13 points respectively before injuring himself, could not compensate for the team's overall performance. In a game that some fans left early due to the score disparity, the Cavaliers took a commanding lead into halftime (69-49) and maintained it through the second half. Both teams will be looking ahead to their next matches, with the Cavaliers set to host Detroit, while the Raptors will play against the Philadelphia 76ers and former coach Nick Nurse.