Live Thread: Cavs vs Raptors

Live Thread: Cavs vs Raptors

2018-03-21 Off By Nate Smith

 

Well, we get a reprieve in tonight’s probably playoff preview. Tristan Thompson and Rodney Hood are still out with injury, according to associate head coach, Larry Drew. I, for one, was not looking forward to Tristan’s return in a crucial playoff matchup, with the Cavs just a half a game up on the Pacers for the central division crown. Let’s let those guys get going against Phoenix, Friday.

Starting for the Cavs will be Calderon, George Hill, LeBron, Jeff Green, and Kevin Love. Kyle Korver is out, morning the death of his brother, Kirk. For the Raptors, C.J. Miles and Fred VanVleet are game time decisions. In probably Toronto’s biggest regular season game of the year, I’m betting they play.

They key to beating the Raps? Tamping down on DeMar DeRozan, who can score from anywhere now, and hoping Serge Ibaka, OG Anonuby, and Jonas Valanciunas aren’t beating you tonight. Because we all know what Kyle Lowry and C.J. Miles can do.

Raps average almost 34 three point attempts a game, and make 36%, so stopping them there and on the offensive boards is key. I’m betting the Cavs start rounding into form here and win a squeaker 120-118. Go Cavs.

 

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