CLEVELAND -- In so many ways, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors have been here before.
For the second consecutive season, they are preparing to face each other in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff series in Cleveland on Monday, with the Cavs coming off a long layoff after a sweep and the Raptors fighting through a tough matchup to get to this point.
The Raptors are 1-11 all time in Game 1 of playoff series. The Cavs are 15-1 against Eastern playoff teams at home dating back to 2015.
Signs seem to be pointing toward more of the same.