Cavaliers Host Raptors Aiming To Extend Streak
The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday evening.

The Raptors (20-32) are coming off yet another defeat since they suffered a 122-113 defeat against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, and that result extended Toronto's losing streak on the road to nine games. Chris Boucher paced the Raptors in this game, as he ended with 38 points and 19 rebounds. Pascal Siakam mustered 27 points and eight boards, while OG Anunoby filled the stat sheet with 13 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals. No other Toronto player scored in double digits, but that isn't all that surprising considering all the absences they're dealing with right now -- Fred VanVleet (hip) is out while Rodney Hood (hip) and Kyle Lowry (foot) are both listed as game-time decisions. The Raptors have been struggling badly in the second half of the season and they've posted a 3-7 record over their last 10 contests. It's safe to say their playoff chances are minimal at the moment.

The Cavaliers (19-32) haven't looked much better than the Raptors on a broader picture and they've posted a 4-6 mark in their last 10 games, but they're trending in the right direction of late since they're on a two-game winning run following their 129-102 win at Oklahoma City on Thursday. Collin Sexton paced the Cavaliers with 27 points, complementing them with four assists, three rebounds and one steal. Taurean Prince came off the bench to offer 22 points, six assists, three rebounds and one steal. Darius Garland supplied 21 points, five assists and three rebounds. Kevin Love generated an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included two assists and two steals. Isaac Okoro contributed 15 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal. Dean Wade totaled 12 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. The Cavaliers have gone 11-13 at home, though, and that's an area where they have to improve sooner than later.
Posted on: 4/9/2021 8:10 PM