10/28/2009
In a season of new beginnings, the Toronto Raptors couldn't have asked for a better start.
Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points to lead the new-look Raptors to a 101-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their season-opener Wednesday.
Chris Bosh added 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Hedo Turkoglu finished with 12 points, Marco Belinelli added 10 and Jose Calderon finished with 11 assists to go with five points for Toronto.
LeBron James topped the Cavs with 23 points, 12 assists and 11 boards, marking the 25th triple-double of his career.
Mo Williams added 16 points, while former Raptor Anthony Parker and off-season acquisition Shaquille O'Neal finished with 12 points apiece.
The Raptors' 15th NBA season tipped off with team introductions to a stirring live performance from Toronto Philharmonia at centre court, and the game itself certainly lived up to all the hype.
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