TORONTO — Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson compared it to the final exam before spring break. Wednesday’s challenge was mental. A test of focus, concentration and maturity.

Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points and the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 131-108 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory and eighth in the last nine games

Cavaliers Top Performers Donovan Mitchell – 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists Evan Mobley – 12 points, 15 rebounds 24th double-double of the season (ties career-high) Raptors Top Performers RJ Barrett – 27 points,

Tristan Thompson didn't waste much time responding to critical comments from Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković. The Cleveland Cavaliers big man took to social media Thursday and said Toronto's decision to full-court press in the final minute was one reason he threw down a dunk when the game was already decided in the final seconds.

Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said Cleveland center Tristan Thompson was “disrespectful” for dunking in Wednesday's blowout.

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran Tristan Thompson sparked a skirmish over a late-game slam in their blowout win against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.