CLEVELAND -- The Toronto Raptors want to be where the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the past three seasons.
And they're certainly off to a good start with a five-game lead signifying their firm grip on first place in the East.
The Raptors also handed the Cavs, the three-time-defending champions in the East, their worst loss of the season when they beat Cleveland 133-99 on Jan. 11. The rematch is Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavs aren't in second place. They are third in the East, one-half game ahead of Indiana and 6 1/2 behind Boston.