The Eastern Conference finals have taken an interesting turn as the Cavaliers and Raptors prepare for Game 4 live from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Monday night.
Cleveland is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the playoffs in order to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and put itself in position to clinch at home in Game 5. Toronto, meanwhile, will look to win its second straight home game to even it up at 2-2.
The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors, 115-84, in Game 1 on Tuessday and followed it up with a 108-89 triumph in Game 2 on Thursday. In Game 3, Toronto got in the series when it shifted back to Canada, toppling Cleveland, 99-84.
DeMar DeRozen had a game-high 32 points in the Game 3 win, while Kyle Lowry put up 20. DeRozan also led the team with four assists in the win.
LeBron James had 24 points in the loss for Cleveland and added five helpers as the team fell to 10-1 in the playoffs. J.R. Smith notched 22 points int he defeat.
Both sides had complaints about the lack of foul calls they received in Game 3, but James wasn't ready to get into it.
"I really don't get involved in it too much," James said, according to ESPN. "I just play the game and let the referees decide what the call may be and move on. I can't have my focus go somewhere else. That allows my energy to be somewhere it shouldn't be."
Game Details & Live Stream
Matchup: Cavaliers at Raptors Eastern Conference finals Game 4
Venue: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Radio: Cleveland (WMMS 100.7); Toronto (TSN 1050)
Series: 2-1 Cavaliers.
Betting Odds: The latest betting odds can be found here.
Watch Online: This game can be live streamed for free here.
