Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors have a wild NBA Playoffs stat going into game 7
TL;DR
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors are tied 669–669 in total points through six games as they head into a crucial Game 7. This playoff series has been intensely competitive, with the Cavaliers facing a do-or-die situation at home.
Key points
- Cavaliers and Raptors tied 669–669 in total points
- Game 7 is a do-or-die situation for the Cavaliers
- The series has been tightly contested
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and Sunday features two pivotal Game 7s. First, the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Toronto Raptors.
The Cavaliers were one miracle shot away from ending the series Friday night. Now, they face a do-or-die Game 7 on their home court.
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This series between the Cavaliers and Raptors has been so tightly contested that even the total scoring is deadlocked. In a striking stat shared by the NBA’s official Instagram page, the teams are tied 669–669 through six games.
Historical game seven?
The last time this happened? The 2016 NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. That Game 7 saw LeBron James lead Cleveland to its first NBA title in a dramatic comeback.
Now, the Cavaliers enter another Game 7 with a chance to advance. This series has gone down to the wire, with every point carrying weight.
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If there’s ever a moment for Cleveland to erase the memory of R.J. Barrett’s game-winning 29-foot shot, it’s tonight. Home-court advantage could prove decisive, as it has been throughout the series.
The home team has gone 6–0 so far. Still, Game 7 tends to reset everything—trends fade, and only execution matters.
Since 2024, entering Sunday, the NBA playoffs have featured eight Game 7s, split evenly between home and road teams at 4–4.
It’s only fitting that the first round’s final Game 7 comes with both the series scoring and recent history perfectly balanced. Now, one team will break the tie—and move on.
Q&A
What is the total score between the Cavaliers and Raptors in their playoff series?
The total score is tied at 669–669 through six games.
When is the Game 7 matchup between the Cavaliers and Raptors?
Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday, with the Cavaliers hosting the Raptors.
What happened in the previous game before Game 7 for the Cavaliers?
The Cavaliers were one miracle shot away from winning the series in the previous game.
