Just when Game 4 felt destined to fade into background noise, it snapped back alive. What began as a sluggish, boring, and forgettable first half between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers flipped into something far more ‘happening’ after the break.

The Cavs won the first two games to build a strong series lead, but the Raptors punched back in Games 3 and 4. The first-round playoff series is tied.

Toronto went 4-30 from beyond the arc but defeated Cleveland thanks to gritty rebounding and clutch free throws.

The Toronto Raptors proved that sometimes ugly wins are the most beautiful of all. Despite shooting a historically poor 4-for-30 from 3-points range, Toronto gutted out a 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 on Sunday,

Kenny Atkinson couldn’t challenge a key play late in the Cavaliers’ loss to the Raptors in Game 4.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors endured missed shots and sloppy play for three quarters and at some point, Game 4 demanded composure and clutch play. And the Raptors stepped forward and offered it in the moment of truth. As a result, this best-of-seven series is tied at two games each.

Cleveland looks to regain control of the series by responding with urgency and adjustments after Game 3 loss.