King James Gospel
Fansided

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors: Game 3 Preview And More

By Nathan Beighle

May 3, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots beside Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) in the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots beside Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) in the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

After obliterating the Raptors in Game 2, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to do much of the same against them as they travel to Canada for Game 3.

Tonight on ESPN at 7:00 PM, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cavs have taken a commanding 2-0 lead, and this game will be a crucial one if the Raptors plan to bounce back in the series.

MUST READ: Cedi Osman Is NBA Ready

Throughout the beginning of this series, the Raptors (like most teams) have had trouble slowing down LeBron James. James has scored 37.0 points per game this series, and he has actually moved his way into second all-time in postseason points. James has embarrassed this Raptors team on many occasions throughout the first couple games.

For the Cavaliers, it will be about continuing their momentum. Kyrie Irving has been playing much better than he did in the first series, and it seems everything is clicking rather well for this team. Both of these double-digit wins have shown little weaknesses for the Cavaliers as they have truly flipped their postseason switch on.

Another factor in this game will be Kyle Lowry’s health. He has been one of the more efficient Raptors this series. He is the only Raptor to have scored 20 points or more in both games this series, so his full health will be of utter importance. He is currently listed on day-to-day by ESPN, but according to USA Today, Lowry was held out of practice and his availability is uncertain.

Must Read: Who Could Replace David Griffin If He Leaves?

If Lowry can’t go, I seriously can not imagine the Raptors standing any chance even if they are at home. This game will be about momentum, and how the Cavaliers face this road test. The Cavs dropped a couple in this arena last year in the Eastern Conference Finals.