CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tonight the Cleveland Cavaliers travel north of the border to begin their season against the Toronto Raptors without the guy who led them to four straight NBA Final appearances, LeBron James.
How will the Cavaliers fare without The King? Although it's just the first game, we should get a decent idea tonight because the Raptors are one of the teams considered to be a contender in the Eastern Conference. With newly acquired Kawhi Leonard added to an already formidable lineup that includes Kyle Lowry, Jonas Valanciunas and Serge Ibaka, the Raptors should be right there with Boston, Philadelphia and Milwaukee.