The Cleveland Cavaliers are in search for the series closeout in Game 6 as they travel to meet the Toronto Raptors from the NBA playoffs on Friday night.
Start Time: 8:30PM ET
Location: Toronto
TV: ESPN
Point Spread Odds: Cleveland -6 1/2
Over Under Total: 1997
Money Line: Cavaliers -290 odds and Raptors +230 odds
Notes: Cleveland takes the 3-2 series lead following the 116-78 home victory in Game 5 to the Toronto Raptors as a -11 point betting favorite. The total finished at under 196 ½ points. The Cavs put this one away early by taking the 37-19 lead after one period then extending their lead to 65-34 at the half. They shot 57.1% from the field with 10 of 21 three pointers. Kevin Love had 25 points hitting on 8 of 10 shots. LeBron James scored 23 point dished out eight assists and grabbed six rebounds hitting on 10 of 17 from the field. Kyrie Irving chipped in with 23 points. The Cavaliers scored 46 points in the paint.
Toronto shot 39.1% with only 3 of 17 going in from three point distance. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 14 points on 2 of 8 shooting. Kyle Lowry contributed with 13 points with six assists as he made 5 of 12 shots. No other Raptors player scored more than nine points. They turned the ball over 19 times and pulled down 21 fewer rebounds than Cleveland.