Cleveland Cavaliers: What did we learn from the Game 3 win over TOR?

Cavs vs. Raptors Game 3: What We Learned

May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after being fouled by Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) controls the ball against the Toronto Raptors during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

5. The Cavs continue to control the three-point line.

More and more the NBA is shifting to a league that you can’t win unless you can shoot the three-ball. Just look at the last handful of teams to win the Finals since the 2012-2013 season began. They are all excellent three-point shooting teams.

Once again the Cavs beat the Raptors by controlling the three-point line.

Cleveland made only one more field goal in than Toronto did but because they were dominant from behind the arc, they won by 21 points.

The Cavs outscored the Raptors by 33 points from the three-point line.

Toronto was just 2 of 18 from behind the arc.

You won’t win many playoff games making only 2 out 18 shots from behind the line but especially if the other team hits nine more threes.

At the end of the day it’s a make or miss league.

Toronto missed way too many threes to last in a battle of attrition with the Cleveland Cavaliers.