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Tuesday in Cleveland
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (32-11) 108
TORONTO RAPTORS (21-21) 100
SONNY AND SORE
Backup wing Sonny Weems was a last-minute scratch when he strained his rib cage during the pre-game warmup. Weems has been a revelation for the Raptors this season, often infusing energy and athleticism when called upon off the bench. Weems' inability meant the Raptors activated seldom-used backup centre Patrick O'Bryant.
SHAQ'S HIGH FIVE
With his first basket of the game, Shaquille O'Neal became the fifth player in NBA history to reach 28,000 career points. During a timeout, Shaq's milestone moment was announced, drawing a warm applause.
MOON GLOW
Former Raptor Jamario Moon sat out because of a strained abdominal muscle, a setback that has sidelined the Cavaliers reserve swingman for the better part of a month.
WRIGHT ON
When Hedo Turkoglu picked up two quick fouls trying to defend LeBron James, the Raptors turned to Antoine Wright, whose presence ignited an 8-0 run. On one possession, Wright beat the shot clock by taking King James off the dribble and into the paint. With two defenders draped over him, Wright calmly converted.
TOP PERFORMERS
RAPTORS PT RB AS
Chris Bosh 21 10 3
Andrea Bargnani 19 6 0
DeMar DeRozan 14 0 2
CAVALIERS PT RB AS
LeBron James 28 9 11
Mo Williams 22 3 10
UP NEXT
Wednesday -- Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m, TSN2/Fan 590.