Cavaliers Edge Raptors in Thrilling 102-95 Victory

Cavaliers Edge Out Raptors in a Thrilling Matchup!

The Cleveland Cavaliers, man, they totally crushed the Toronto Raptors last night, 102-95! A hard-fought victory, it was, on January 30th, 2025. This win makes it two in a row against those North Division rivals – sweet! This here article’s gonna break down what happened, highlighting the awesome plays and, you know, the coaching calls that really made a difference. I’m kinda tired, so bear with me.

A Look Back at the Head-to-Head Matchups

It’s been a pretty close series between these two teams. The Cavs have won two outta three, but it’s been nail-biting every time! Here’s the lowdown:

Date	Cavaliers	Raptors	Result
Jan 30, 2025	102	95	Cavaliers Win
Jan 20, 2025	98	105	Raptors Win
Jan 10, 2025	110	108	Cavaliers Win

Player Performances: A Bright Spot, Seriously!

This game? Total showcase of talent! Here’s who really shined:

Collin Sexton (Cavs) – 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. Dude was on fire!
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Raptors) – 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists. He played amazing, too bad they lost.
Caris LeVert (Cavs) – 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Solid performance!

Sexton’s game was just incredible, a real highlight of the night. Seriously, he was everywhere!

Injuries and Suspensions: A Big Bummer

Even with the win, both teams had some issues with injuries. Kevin Love’s out for the Cavs with a right ankle sprain – that sucks. And Pascal Siakam for the Raptors is questionable with a left knee injury. Ugh.

Player	Status
Kevin Love (Cavaliers)	Out with a right ankle sprain
Pascal Siakam (Raptors)	Questionable, left knee injury

Coaching Decisions: Some Smart Moves, Some Not So Much

Coaching decisions were key, no doubt. The Cavs starting Sexton instead of Garland? Genius move! It totally paid off. The Raptors starting Gilgeous-Alexander over VanVleet… well, it was a strategic move, I guess, but didn’t quite work out for them.