Toronto Raptors Face Off Against Dominant Cleveland Cavaliers in Sunday’s NBA Matchup

The Toronto Raptors are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, November 25, 2024, at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a highly anticipated NBA matchup. The Cavaliers, with an impressive 16-1 record, are seeking their third consecutive victory against the Raptors, having previously won 119-95 and 136-106 at Scotiabank Arena.

The Cavaliers have been on a remarkable run, winning nine of their last ten games and averaging 123.8 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 51.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.6%. Key players such as Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are leading the charge, with Mitchell averaging 24.3 points and 3.9 assists, and Garland contributing 20.6 points and 7 assists per game. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are also crucial, with Allen grabbing 10.9 rebounds and Mobley adding 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

The Toronto Raptors, with a 4-12 record, are looking to build on their recent wins against the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves. RJ Barrett has been a standout performer, averaging 23.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Scottie Barnes, who recently returned from an injury, scored 17 points and dished out six assists in his first game back against the Timberwolves. The Raptors also rely on Jakob Poeltl, who is averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds per game.

Despite the Raptors’ recent improvements, they face significant challenges against the Cavaliers. Cleveland has won each of their last 11 games against teams with losing records, and the Raptors have lost 18 of their last 19 road games. However, the Raptors have been strong against the spread, going 11-5 ATS this season, which makes them a compelling bet for some analysts.

The game is expected to be high-scoring, with the Cavaliers having gone over the total points line in five straight games. The Raptors, despite their defensive strengths, particularly against three-point shots, will need to score over 120 points to have a competitive chance against the Cavaliers’ potent offense.