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Toronto Raptors: 6 Revelations from Game 3 loss to Cavaliers

By David Morassutti

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after his game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors to win Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 105-103 during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after his game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors to win Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 105-103 during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers battles with DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 105-103 to take a 3-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

6. Is this the end of the line for the Raptors?

It is hard to see the Raptors pull off four straight wins with the way LeBron has been dominating in these playoffs. This could easily be a 2-1 series lead for the Raptors, had it not been for the missed chances in Game 1 and the tough end to Game 3.

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That’s been the story for the Raptors unfortunately; good regular season but in the playoffs, they have been unable to discover that magic some teams are able to find. The Indiana Pacers are probably kicking themselves seeing Cleveland on the verge of another Conference Finals appearance.

At this point, the Raptors will need to hope Cleveland takes their foot off the gas pedal in Game 4, to avoid being pushed into a corner early.

LeBron wants to rest and is probably savouring the chance to take control in an elimination game and that scares Raptors fans, because it’s been the reality over the past three seasons.

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What are your thoughts on Game 3? Is there a chance the Raptors can send this back to Toronto, or is it effectively over? Let us know in the comment below. 

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