It feels like ages since the last time the Toronto Raptors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was actually less than three weeks ago. The Cavs, led by Collin Sexton, handed the Raptors their seventh straight loss, despite the broader acknowledgement that a game against Cleveland was supposed to be in the soft part of Toronto’s schedule. The drubbing felt like the lowest point of the season for the Raptors — but they’ve sunk lower since then.
The Cavaliers are feeling good these days, riding a two-game winning streak. On the flip side, the Raptors are reeling, with a two-game losing streak — on top of several other losing streaks, they have compiled this season.