What happened: The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series to advance. The win closes out a back-and-forth series that saw Toronto force a decisive Game 7 after edging Cleveland 112-110 in Game 6. The Cavaliers now move on in the Eastern Conference bracket.

Why it matters: This caps a series that swung repeatedly, with Toronto taking a 2-0 lead before Cleveland clawed back to even it 2-2 and the teams trading wins through Game 6. For Cleveland, surviving a Game 7 at home keeps a deep playoff run in play; for Toronto, it ends a postseason that included a shorthanded Game 6 win to force this decider. The result reshapes the East bracket heading into the second round.

What to watch: Watch for the Cavaliers' second-round matchup and seeding in the Eastern Conference bracket, plus injury updates from the physical seven-game series. Toronto enters the offseason with questions about its core after the early exit.