Toronto Raptors bring a 7-game winning streak into Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The matchup comes as the Cavaliers look to stop the hot Raptors after starting their own winning streak. Tipoff is scheduled at Scotiabank Arena. This is the third meeting between these teams this season.
🔥 Quick Facts:
Toronto is 2-0 vs Cleveland this season, winning by 13 points in their last meeting.
The Raptors have won 11 of their last 12 games overall.
Scottie Barnes leads the Raptors with 19.2 PPG over their winning streak.
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points in the Cavaliers’ most recent win against Indiana.
Toronto is shooting 50.2% from the field in their last 10 games.
Raptors’ Hot Shooting Makes Them Dangerous
The Toronto Raptors are playing their best basketball. They’re averaging 122.1 points per game over their last 10 games. What makes this streak deadly? Ball movement and floor spacing. The team is dishing out 30.6 assists per contest while maintaining balanced scoring.
Scottie Barnes is the engine. He’s putting up 19.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game during this stretch. Against the Nets on Nov. 23, he dropped 17 points with 7 rebounds and 4 blocks in just 33 minutes. The dude is efficient and impactful. Plus, Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley are stepping up in clutch moments. Their defensive intensity has been fierce too—the team is grabbing 42.9 rebounds and forcing 9.5 steals nightly.
Thing is, shooting 50% from the field is tough for opposing defenses to match. The Cavaliers will need elite perimeter defense tonight.
Cavaliers’ Mitchell Carrying Offensive Load
Donovan Mitchell is doing the heavy lifting for Cleveland. In their last game against Indiana on Nov. 23, he erupted for 32 points. That’s the kind of scoring punch the Cavaliers need against a Toronto team playing lockdown defense.
Cleveland is 7-3 over their last 10 games. But here’s the wrinkle—they’ve already lost twice to the Raptors this season, including a 126-113 loss on Nov. 14. That first meeting without Mitchell on the floor, so tonight’s situation is different. The Cavaliers are 6-12 against the spread this season and 3-4 on the road. Getting a win in Toronto isn’t easy for any team.
Head-to-Head Records and Key Matchups
Stat
Raptors
Cavaliers
Season Record (vs each other)
2-0
0-2
Last 10 Games Record
9-1
7-3
Current Winning Streak
7 games
2 games
PPG Average (Last 10)
122.1
114.6
Field Goal %
50.2%
TBA
Against Spread (This Season)
10-7 ATS
6-12 ATS
The Raptors have dominated this matchup so far. They’re 2-0 directly against Cleveland this season and covering the spread in 2 of 2 meetings. The Cavaliers need major adjustments heading into game three.
Can Cleveland Find an Answer to Toronto’s Streak?
The Cavaliers face an uphill battle. Toronto is peaking at the right time with their ball movement, defensive depth, and clutch performances. Mitchell will need support beyond scoring—ball control and defensive discipline matter here.
One thing working for Cleveland? Experience. Mitchell has seen big games before. Jarrett Allen provides interior defense and rebounding muscle. But Toronto’s spacing will test them. If the Cavaliers can’t contain the Raptors’ three-point shooting and ball movement, this becomes a blowout fast.
The Raptors are favored by about 1 point in early betting action. That seems light given their dominance. Here’s what happens tonight: either Toronto extends their streak to eight wins, or Cleveland finally catches them healthy with Mitchell in the lineup. Watch for Donovan Mitchell early—if he’s aggressive and gets to the rim, Cleveland stays competitive. If he’s passive and the Raptors get rolling? Game’s over by the third quarter.
Sources
ESPN – Live scores and game statistics
NBA.com – Official league data and team records
Sports Illustrated – Prediction analysis and betting odds
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