The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 112-96, at Amalie Arena on Monday night.

The Raptors (26-35) checked into Monday's contest looking to build on the recent momentum generated by a 4-1 stretch, and they appeared to be well on their way to a comfortable win when they jumped out to a 33-22 lead through one. The Cavaliers (21-36) returned the favor in the second, however, eliminating all but two points from their deficit going into halftime. Toronto then changed the dynamic of the contest coming out of intermission, extending their advantage back out to 12 points during a third quarter they outscored Cleveland, 32-22. The hosts then kept the foot on the gas in the fourth, adding another five points to the final margin of victory.

Isaac Okoro led the Cavaliers with 20 points, complementing them with six rebounds. Jarrett Allen totaled 15 points, seven boards, two assists and one steal. Darius Garland produced a 13-point, 10-assist double-double that also included two rebounds and one steal. Kevin Love and Damyean Dotson generated matching 11-point tallies while hauling in seven and five rebounds, respectively.

Pascal Siakam paced the Raptors with 25 points, supplementing them with five rebounds, four assists and one block. OG Anunoby supplied 20 points, five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal. Malachi Flynn managed 18 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Khem Birch compiled 14 points, six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks. Kyle Lowry mustered just nine points but added 10 assists, five rebounds and one block.

The Cavaliers return home to host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, while the Raptors remain home and host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.