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Toronto Raptors: 4 reasons they can still win the Cavaliers series

By Paul Taylor

TORONTO, ON - MAY 01: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends in the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 1, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MAY 01: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends in the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 1, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 05: Head coach Dwane Casey of the Toronto Raptors reacts while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 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) /

4) Long overdue some good fortune

You’ve most probably heard of the saying that sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. In this respect, the Raptors are desperately in need of some good fortune.

More to the point, Toronto is well overdue, especially against Cleveland. Down 0-3 in the series, they should realistically have at least one win.

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Game 3 was heartbreaking, just because of what the Raptors had done to get back into the contest. However, just as it looked as if they’d done enough to force overtime, James worked his magic.

Of course, Saturday night was nothing compared to the opening game of the series, in Toronto. Seemingly in control all night, the Raptors somehow allowed the Cavaliers to come back late and win in overtime.

It was as unexpected as it was frustrating. As Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue admitted afterwards, it felt like his team had stolen one.

Now, it’s up to the Raptors to see if they can steal one themselves, and force the series to return to Toronto. If they can get a little luck, it’s a genuine possibility.

Next: Raptors need to find killer instinct

So, have we done enough to convince you the Toronto Raptors will somehow turn this series around? Or have you already given up and turned your thoughts to the offseason? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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