TORONTO — The brooms were out Monday night.
Playing the second game of a back-to-back and third in four nights, the depleted [Cavs](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs) lost to the surging Toronto Raptors, 110-99, inside raucous Scotiabank Arena.
The latest win gives Toronto the season series sweep — unless these two Eastern Conference rivals meet again in the NBA Cup.
For now, it’s the Raptors’ first time sweeping Cleveland since 2019-20.
The Cavs were without Darius Garland (injury management), Sam Merrill (sprained right hand), Jarrett Allen (strained right finger), De’Andre Hunter (rest), Craig Porter Jr. (left hamstring strain), Dean Wade (hyperextended knee) and Max Strus (foot surgery recovery).
They had just 10 players in uniform. At various points in the first half, it seemed like that might’ve been enough.
But Toronto, now on an eight-game winning streak, finished the second quarter on a 13-2 run, going in front by three at the break.
The Raptors opened the third on a lively 6-2 push that forced Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson to call timeout. Moments later, that Toronto advantage reached 10 — the first time either team was in front by double digits.
By the 1:18 mark of the third quarter, the Toronto lead had reached a game-high 14.
Even though Cleveland made a late-game push, cutting that deficit to four with 4:37 remaining, the Raptors got a few stops and made some timely shots, solidifying their third win over the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell, one of two usual Cavs starters in uniform, had just 17 points on 6 of 20 from the field and 3 of 12 from 3-point range. Evan Mobley, the other starter who played, chipped in with 14 points. Jaylon Tyson had 15 points and nine boards while Nae’Qwan Tomlin finished with 14 off the bench.
All 10 Cavaliers who suited up made at least one basket.
Toronto’s Brandon Ingram led all scorers with a season-high 37 points. Scottie Barnes stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, getting the better of his 2021 draft-night counterpart — Mobley — once again.
Prior to the season, the Cavs were projected as one of the top teams in the East, seen as a co-favorite alongside New York. Nothing has changed on that front.
But it looks like they have company now.
**Up next**
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The Cavs will have a few days off before traveling to Atlanta for a matchup against the Hawks on Friday night — the final Group Play game in the NBA Cup. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.