In the first game of a nasty back to back, the Raptors visit the Cavaliers. Nothing much has gotten in Cleveland’s way so far this season.
The Toronto Raptors get their second chance to knock off the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The only team to defeat the Cavs so far are the Hawks, as Cleveland has brushed aside most challengers to post a plus_7.4 margin. The Raptors are right behind at plus_6.1.
LeBron James heads every conversation about the Cavaliers, as he’s staking a serious claim as the GOAT. The completeness of his game is what impresses me most. Sure, he scores in every way possible, but he’s also averaging 9.1 assists per game [PG], and he’s a legitimate DPoY candidate every season.
3 Keys to Victory for Toronto
3 Cavs of quality
Nov 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (8) shoots the ball in the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Conclusion & Final Score
While the Raptors played these people tough in Toronto, they didn’t get fazed and ultimately pulled out the win. I think the Raptors lack of secondary scoring is going to be their Achilles’ heel in this game. If the margin seems hopless early in Q4, look for Dwane Casey to pull the starters.
Cavaliers 104 – Raptors 96
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