THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS eased to yet another win over the Toronto Raptors as the San Antonio Spurs edged ahead in their NBA playoff series.
The Cavs are having few problems against the Raptors and went 3-0 up in the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a 115-94 win.
LeBron James was again dominant with 35 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Kevin Love had a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Cavs, who outscored the Raptors 66-42 in the second half.
Raptors star DeMar DeRozan finished with a game-high 37 points but Toronto – without Kyle Lowry (ankle) – are on the verge of elimination.
The Spurs claimed a 103-92 win against the Houston Rockets to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semi-final series.
Kawhi Leonard was the star once more with 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
But LaMarcus Aldridge also had 26 points as the Spurs, without the injured Tony Parker, edged ahead in the series.
Their win came despite a huge performance from Rockets star James Harden, who had 43 points.
Harden went 14-of-28 from the field at Toyota Center, which will host game four on Sunday.
I think considering the circumstances, Dillane could have been relased
@jay bernard: wouldn’t look good for Andy Farrell if one of the starting locks picks up
an injury and Dillane is playing with Connacht
Even if Gallagher was fit it would be something. Would any other province be left with one squad lock and one academy lock? Surely they should be allowed a medical joker? This is a huge game in regards the pool too
That weakened second row likely to cost Connacht you’d think? Murray is still very raw and even though Maksymiw has shown up more this season together they are big step down from Dillane, Roux and Thornbury.
I haven’t seen Jonny Murphy this season I think? I’ll be interested to see how he goes when he comes in, I guess a lot of that will depend on how the game is going at that point.
Interesting to see Eoghan Masterson back on the bench, no word on whether he is extending his contract or throwing his lot in with Scotland?
@Darragh Murray: absolutely will, squad wise Edinburgh have a massive edge especially at home. Murray is talentrd but physically a couple of years away from being ready for this level. Really disappointed that Copeland is yet again not listed in a Connacht squad. Utter waste of talent, at his best he should have been pushing Heaslip for the Ireland jersey but since Cardiff he’s been real flanker injury / attitude wise…
Edinburgh are a top top side even without their international contingent. Can’t see anything other than an Edinburgh win.
Copeland injured?
@s mc: isn’t he always? Either that or again out-of-favour, although I’d have thought he could have done a job in the second row for this one. Connacht unlikely to beat Edinburgh away with Maksymiw and Murray at second row.
@David Finn:
I like Murray as a player but he is still fierce light… Bundi weights more than him and he is 8 inches taller. I think he is only a few months out of playing for the U20 this season again…
I think Joe is improving but he is in tough position that our main three 2nd rows are international class. Thornbury has everything but the cap, injury has been his curse.
IT is a big game for the two of them but they are surrounded with our best and they can make a name for themselves. Good Luck…
Jesus, that’s a big Edinburgh pack compare to Connaughts.
@Harry O’Callaghan:
Connacht is giving away an average of a stone a man…. Second rows alone are giving over 5 stone… Lineouts and open field running lads, less of the scrums..