Live Thread: Raptors @ Cavs

Tonight fans are in for a treat, as the Toronto Raptors Lake hop from Ontario to Erie to take on the Cavs for a national TV audience. Both teams are in the playoff hunt, with the Cavs hanging onto the 6th seed with the Raps nipping at their heels. The Cavs will either find themselves in a fight to avoid the play in, or could find themselves with a nearly insurmountable lead for the 6th seed. The stakes are high, the teams are good… this is what NBA fans live for.

Caris LeVert and Rajon Rondo are still out, and apparently OG Anunoby and Fred Van Vleet are both scratches for tonight. Tonight’s game will feature two of the frontrunners for Rookie of the Year in Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley.

According to the trusty calculator, the Raptors are a team that relies heavily on isolation offense and offensive rebounding to generate scoring. If the Cavs don’t come ready to defend individually and rebound on defense, it will be a long night for them. Conversely, the Cavs should take advantage of Toronto’s terrible defensive rebounding by crashing the glass. Tower City should be ready to snag rebounds score some cheap points.

Tip off scheduled for 7:30PM ET and the game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN, Go Cavs!