As measuring sticks go, LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers are a lengthy one. They're the defending champs, armed with one of the most powerful offenses ever assembled, and led by the greatest player of his generation, who just so happens to have made the Finals in six consecutive seasons.
This is the test the Raptors have been preparing for since Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals ended last year.
Three close losses to the Cavs in the season's first six weeks served as tester exams. They highlighted the flaws that still existed within the Raptors fabric that would need resolving before their inevitable playoff reckoning.