The Toronto Raptors just can’t beat Lebron James, no matter what they do. Even in seasons when they get the No. 1 seed and look like they’re built to seize their opportunity and get over the hump in the Eastern Conference. Yet, they don’t.
In another wild finish, King James took it coast to coast and drained a game-winning shot –off the glass– to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a commanding 3-0 series lead.
It was truly LeBronto time.
The Land looked like they were in control for 3/4ths of the game, but the Raps crawled back in that fourth quarter. Shot after shot, they just kept battling and draining 3’s, enough that they kept things close down the stretch and put themselves in a position to take things into overtime.
After going to a free-throw battle in the final minute, OG Anunoby drained a triple with 8.8 seconds left to tie the score at 103.
Even with no timeouts left, it was too much time for the King to take it to the other side of the floor. Plus, with no help on the other end it was pretty much an uncontested floater that was bound to go in, even if ‘Bron didn’t call glass.
After the game, James said it’s his job to close the game and the fact he lives for these moments. Not only that but he praised Kevin Love for his second straight great game and says the team needs to be more aggressive and be patient.
Are the brooms out yet?
All Cleveland has to do is win one more at home and this series is over. At this points, it’s evident they are all in Toronto’s head and have them shook.