The Toronto Raptors are gearing up for a Sunday night matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a chance to secure their third consecutive victory. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the action on Sportsnet and the FAN 590 for Toronto viewers, while Bally Sports Ohio and WTAM 1100 and 100.7 WMMS will broadcast for Cleveland fans.
Toronto aims to break the .500 mark this season against the struggling Cavaliers, who currently hold an 8-8 record. The Raptors haven’t enjoyed a winning record since their opening-night triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cleveland, grappling with both offensive and defensive struggles, presents an opportunity for the Raptors to capitalize and secure a pivotal win against a team that was among the Eastern Conference’s elite last season.
The Cavaliers, on the second night of a back-to-back, will face the challenge of containing the Raptors’ offense. Donovan Mitchell, averaging an impressive 28.5 points per game with a 38.9% three-point shooting accuracy, stands out as a key threat for Cleveland. Toronto is likely to deploy defensive stalwarts OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes to counter Mitchell and disrupt the Cavaliers’ offensive rhythm.
In terms of injuries,
Toronto’s Gradey Dick remains in the G League, while Christian Koloko is sidelined due to illness. Cleveland has yet to release its injury report, but Dean Wade was the sole player to miss Saturday’s game for the Cavaliers.
The game odds favor the Raptors as +1 point underdogs, with an implied win probability of 50%. The total game score is set at 220.5 points, indicating expectations for a competitive matchup between the two teams. As Toronto looks to build on its recent success, the game against the struggling Cavaliers presents a crucial opportunity for the Raptors to establish themselves with a winning record.
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