The Raptors have had a tough time of it of late, with multiple injuries, referee complaints and coach fines, and a two game losing streak followed by a hard fought win against the Indiana Pacers.
Sometimes, just the thing you need to get things settled down is a blowout win against a hapless opponent. Enter: The Cleveland Cavaliers.
Let’s get to the game details:
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Where to Watch:
Sportsnet One, 7:00 PM EST
Lineups:
Injuries:
Toronto: Kyle Lowry (left thigh contusion, questionable), Serge Ibaka (swollen right knee, questionable), Jonas Valanciunas (dislocated left thumb, out)
Denver: Matthew Dellavedova (left knee soreness, questionable), John Henson (left wrist surgery, out), Kevin Love (left foot surgery, out), Tristan Thompson (left foot sprain, out), JR Smith (exiled)
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Avoid the Trap
The Cavaliers are tied for the third-worst record in the NBA at 8-24, are still without their best player in Kevin Love, and have traded away Kyle Korver and George Hill and exiled JR Smith.