Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors (34-29) will travel to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-27) in part of the NBA Sunday slate. We have you covered on everything there is to know about the matchup before they face-off.
It has been a struggle for both the Cavaliers and Raptors as of late. Cleveland is entering this game on a three-game losing streak and having squandered a hot early start against the Philadelphia 76ers in their 125-119 loss. Lately, the Cavs have found themselves sliding in the standings and are all the way down to sixth now.
As for the Raptors, they have been defeated by two bottom teams in consecutive outings between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. Toronto has been without some key players, but regardless, taking care of some of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference is a must.
A win would go a long way for both teams when considering the recent trends. There appears to be a sentiment that Cleveland is faced by around 4.5 points in this one. A lot of that will have to do with whether or not Fred VanVleet ends up being available to play despite his knee injury.
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Darius Garland recently made his return to the Cavaliers’ lineup and his impact will be key in this game. However, the advantage the Cavs hold inside is a significant disparity in big man talent when stacked up against a team like the Raptors. Pascal Siakam will need to continue to do what he can to carry the offense
Here is everything to know for when the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers face-off during NBA Sunday:
How to Watch Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday:
Date: Sunday, March 6
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH
TV Channel: ESPN
Injury Report for Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: OG Anunoby (hand) OUT, Malachi Flynn (hamstring) OUT, Fred VanVleet (knee) OUT
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Caris LeVert (foot) DOUBTFUL, Rajon Rondo (toe) DOUBTFUL, Collin Sexton (knee) OUT
Projected Starting Lineups for Injury Report for Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors Projected Starting Lineup: G Dalano Banton, G Gary Trent Jr., F Scottie Barnes, F Pascal Siaka, C Khem Birch
Cleveland Cavaliers Projected Starting Lineup: G Darius Garland, G Isaac Okoro, F Lauri Markkanen, F Evan Mobley, C Jarrett Allen
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