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Toronto Raptors: 5 takeaways from 106-95 win in Cleveland

By Paul Taylor

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Rodney Hood #1 and George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defend during the second half of the NBA season opener at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 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 - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Rodney Hood #1 and George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defend during the second half of the NBA season opener at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 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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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 17: George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball as Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors defends in the first half of the NBA season opener at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 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) /

5) Notes

The Raptors reached the 20-win mark faster than any previous season in franchise history. In the process, they maintained the league’s best record, at 20-4.

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Talking of records, the Raptors also have the NBA’s best road mark, at 10-2. And the win on Saturday night, was just their second in 14 games in Cleveland (including playoffs).

After a career-high 26 points in his previous game, Pascal Siakam came back down to earth, while still scoring 15 valuable points. He also dished out a game-high five assists.

As per Sports Illustrated, the Raptors entered Saturday’s game shooting a league-best 41 percent from downtown. Against the Cavaliers, however, they only hit on seven of 26 three-point attempts.

Underrated to a certain extent, Danny Green just goes about his business with no fuss. He scored 15 points and grabbed seven boards against the Cavaliers — his third and second-highest outputs of the season in those respective categories — and continues to help the Toronto Raptors be one of the top defensive units in the NBA.

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What was your take on Saturday night’s game in Cleveland? What was your biggest pro and con from the Toronto Raptors’ win against the Cavaliers? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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