Cleveland Cavaliers (13-7, 3rd in Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (10-9, 7th in Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Monday, 7:30 PM EST
Fanduel Sportsbook NBA Line: Raptors-1; over/under is 219
Bottom line: Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Toronto Raptors. Mitchell ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring at 30.1 points per game.
The Raptors have gone 7-7 against Eastern Conference teams. Toronto is third in the Eastern Conference with 51.5 points per game in the paint while averaging 11.6, led by Pascal Siakam.
The Cavaliers are 11–3 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference in scoring at 114.2 points per game and shooting 47.9%.
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Both teams are face to face for the second time this season. The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 108–105 in their last matchup on October 19. Siakam led the Raptors with 23 points and Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 31 points.
TOP PERFORMER: Scottie Barnes is averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Raptors. Siakam is averaging 24.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists over his last 10 games for Toronto.
Mitchell averaged 30.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals for the Cavaliers. Darius Garland is averaging 16.3 points over the past 10 games for Cleveland.
Last 10 games: Raptors: 5-5, averaging 109.5 points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks per game while shooting % from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.5 points per game.
Cavaliers: 5-5, averaging 112.0 points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks per game while shooting % from the field. Their opponents have scored an average of 109.3 points.
Injuries: Raptors: Justin Champagne: Day to Day (back), Dalano Banton: Day to Day (ankle), Otto Porter Jr.: out (toe), Pascal Siakam: Day to Day (adductor), Scottie Barnes: Day to Day (adductor). knee), precious achiuva: outside (ankle).
Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen: out (back), Ricky Rubio: out (knee), Lamar Stevens: out (illness), Caris LeVert: out (ankle), Kevin Love: out (thumb), Dylan Windler: out (ankle).
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