The Toronto Raptors are feeling good about their new-found offense, and it will be put to the test when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night.
The Raptors, who have shot 50 percent or better from the field in four consecutive games, will be going for their first three-game winning streak of the season. They are coming off a 121-108 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday that followed a 132-131 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
Following four straight wins, the Cavaliers dropped two in a row after losing 121-115 to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night. The Cavaliers had Donovan Mitchell back in the lineup after he had missed four games with a strained right hamstring. He scored 22 points.
The Raptors are averaging 52.9 percent (185-for-350) shooting from the field over their past four games.
The Raptors have recorded 25 or more assists in a franchise record 12 straight games (Nov. 1-24), averaging 30.2 during this span. The previous best was 10 games from Jan. 8-28, 2020.
In the Cavaliers’ loss to the Lakers, Mitchell shot 4-for-18 from the field and had six assists. Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 14 rebounds in a strong game for the Cavaliers, and Evan Mobley had 18 points and six assists.
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland did not play in the second half because of a neck strain. He scored six points.
Isaac Okoro returned to the Cleveland lineup Saturday after missing nine games with a sore left knee. He scored five points.
The Cavaliers led 40-35 after the first quarter and 71-70 at the intermission.
The Raptors are looking to move above .500 for the first time since winning their season opener. The Raptors have won four of their past five games against the Cavaliers, dating to March 2022.
