{"id":208826,"date":"2026-04-30T09:47:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=208826"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:49:43","slug":"toronto-on-the-edge-of-the-abyss-rajakovics-raptors-defeated-by-cleveland-they-are-threatened-by-elimination-from-the-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/toronto-on-the-edge-of-the-abyss-rajakovics-raptors-defeated-by-cleveland-they-are-threatened-by-elimination-from-the-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"TORONTO ON THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS: Rajakovi\u0107’s Raptors defeated by Cleveland, they are threatened by elimination from the playoffs!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An interesting evening is behind us in the NBA league where two first-round playoff series could have come to an end, but both teams that were in a subordinate position achieved triumphs and continued to dream of advancing.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serbian coach Darko Rajakovi\u0107 is one step away from elimination from the NBA playoffs, as his Toronto was defeated by Cleveland 125:120, and the Cavaliers now lead the series – 3:2. The key was the fourth quarter, in which the Raptors scored only 17 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very small number of points, but also a shock for the Lakers, was seen in Los Angeles, where Houston celebrated and showed that they will try to seize the opportunity of Luka Don\u010di\u0107 not playing. The Lakers led 3:0 in the series and were omnipotent with LeBron James, but now they are in big trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was not an exceptional game to watch; however, that certainly won’t matter to the Rockets, who celebrated with a 99:93 victory and took the series back to Houston, where they will try to force a decider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detroit finished the regular season as the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, but showed exceptionally poor performances against Orlando and was on the brink of elimination. However, they grabbed a lifeline last night and won 116:109, leaving themselves hope for advancing further. The Pistons led almost from the first minute, so the victory was never in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source<\/strong><\/strong>: Telegraf<\/a>; Photo<\/strong>: AP \/ David Zalubowski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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