Cavaliers crush Raptors; OKC vows month-long win streak
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- Cavaliers posted a half‑court efficiency of 118.5 points per 100 possessions, overwhelming Toronto in Game 1.
- Raptors entered the series ranked No. 5 in raw defense but only No. 11 in half‑court points per play allowed.
- James Harden exploited the slow footwork of Jakob Poeltl and Sando Mamukelashvili, dismantling Toronto’s pick‑and‑roll.
- OKC declared they won’t lose for a month after their Game 1 showing.
- Pistons missed the deadline for a key adjustment, drawing criticism for their postseason readiness.
Why it matters: Betting operators gain a month‑long unbeaten streak narrative for OKC, while the Pistons’ missed deadline hurts their odds and reduces advertisers’ willingness to spend on their games.
