The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to host the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are looking to extend their league-high winning streak to 12 games, while the Raptors are aiming to snap a three-game losing streak.
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Recent Performance: The Cavaliers recently ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak with a 129-122 victory on Wednesday. Jarrett Allen led the team with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Evan Mobley added 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.
- Key Players: Donovan Mitchell leads the team in scoring with 22.9 points per game, followed by Darius Garland with 20.4 points and a team-high 6.7 assists. Allen leads the team with 10.1 rebounds and 14.1 points per game.
- Team Success: The Cavaliers have won 32 of their first 36 games this season, a feat matched by only four other teams in NBA history. Three of those teams went on to win the NBA title.
Toronto Raptors
- Recent Performance: The Raptors dropped their third straight game with a 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 22 points, but the team has struggled to find consistency.
- Key Players: Quickley has been a bright spot since returning from injury, but the team has lost 14 of its last 15 games. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.2 points per game, while Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl have also been key contributors.
- Team Struggles: The Raptors have had a challenging season, currently sitting near the bottom of the league standings.
Key Matchup
- Cavaliers’ Depth vs. Raptors’ Struggles: The Cavaliers’ depth and balanced scoring will be a significant challenge for the struggling Raptors. Cleveland’s ability to get contributions from multiple players will be crucial in extending their winning streak.
- Mobley vs. Raptors’ Frontcourt: Evan Mobley’s breakout season will be tested against the Raptors’ frontcourt, including Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes.
