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DeMar DeRozan puts in 33 points, including 16 in fourth, as Toronto defeats Cleveland 99-93

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Cleveland Cavaliers\' Jarrett Jack (1) and Toronto Raptors\' Terrence Ross (31) battle for a loose ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

CLEVELAND – DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors won for the sixth time in seven games with a 99-93 victory over the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Terrence Ross hit a 3-pointer with 3:02 remaining to put Toronto ahead 90-89. DeRozan dunked on a baseline drive and added two free throws to give the Raptors a 94-91 lead with 1:23 remaining. The All-Star hit three more free throws in the final 27 seconds to put away the game.

Kyrie Irving, who played 45 minutes and the entire second half because of Cleveland’s depleted roster, scored 25 points and had nine assists. Cleveland has lost three straight after winning six in a row and fell 5 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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