"Toronto outscored Cleveland 30-6 in the final two minutes of each quarter in Game 4. Nearly one-third of their offense came in those closing stretches."
"Brandon Ingram scored 10 of his 23 points in the final 2:27 of the half, helping spark a 10-0 surge that flipped the game from down eight to up two at halftime."
"Hearing an electrified home crowd erupt at the start of a quarter can give a team energy for the next 12 minutes and demoralize the opponent."
"Winning those final two minutes of quarters could be critical in Game 5, especially since the Raptors will not have the advantage of a home crowd."
The Toronto Raptors are in a tied playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game 4 highlighted the importance of closing quarters effectively. The Raptors outscored the Cavaliers 30-6 in the final two minutes of each quarter, contributing significantly to their overall score. Key moments included a 17-5 run in the fourth quarter and a 10-0 surge before halftime. These late runs build momentum and confidence, crucial for their upcoming Game 5, especially without the support of a home crowd.
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