The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without multiple key contributors when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Monday, November 24, at Scotiabank Arena.
Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Craig Porter Jr., and Max Strus are all sidelined due to injuries or rest, while Dean Wade is listed as questionable with a right knee hyperextension.
Cleveland has been relying heavily on Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 30.8 points per game, and Evan Mobley, who contributes 18.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Lonzo Ball has stepped in to provide playmaking, averaging 5.1 assists per contest.
The Raptors, riding a seven-game winning streak, are dealing with a single significant injury: RJ Barrett is out with a right knee sprain.
Toronto has leaned on Brandon Ingram (20.7 points per game), Scottie Barnes (19.3 points, 7.6 rebounds), and Immanuel Quickley (15.9 points, 6.0 assists) to maintain their momentum.
In their last two games, the Cavaliers split results, defeating the Pacers 120-109 but falling to the Rockets 114-104.
The Raptors, meanwhile, dominated both the Nets (119-109) and Wizards (140-110).
Toronto holds a 12-5 record while Cleveland sits at 12-6, making this matchup pivotal in the Eastern Conference standings.
This season, Toronto has already beaten Cleveland twice: 112-101 on October 31 and 126-113 on November 13. The Raptors will look to continue their dominance at home against a Cavaliers team hampered by injuries.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
