# Reacting to the Cavs’ Game 3 loss to the Raptors and what could be repeatable for Toronto

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Podcast: [Wine and Gold Talk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250)
Published: 2026-04-24T07:59:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2558

## Resource

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins analyze the primary factors behind the Cavs’ Game 3 defeat, focusing on Cleveland’s season-high 22 turnovers and Toronto’s imposing physicality. The discussion highlights the Raptors' outlier offensive performance — including shooting nearly 61% from three-point range — and how their relentless defensive pressure successfully exhausted star guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Furthermore, the hosts heavily criticize the lack of assertiveness and paint protection from Cleveland's starting big men, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, emphasizing the serious need for the Cavaliers to match Toronto's aggressive energy and make structural adjustments heading into Game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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