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The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to the Toronto Raptors 112-101. What can you learn from a game where the Cavs were without four of their starters from last season? I’m not sure there’s much to take away from a big-picture perspective. The Cavaliers will look drastically different with […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 months ago | 4 reads
Winning games is tough in the NBA. It’s even harder when you’re missing five of the top eight players in your rotation. The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard, but it wasn’t enough to get a win over the Toronto Raptors in their NBA Cup opener. They fell 112-101. The Cavs were without the services of Donovan […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have asked for a worse start to the season from a health perspective. They played without four of their five typical starters from last season and were without a key bench contributor in Sam Merrill in Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. No team can be at its best missing that […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 months ago | 12 reads
The Raptors continue their road trip, heading north from Texas to Ohio, where they’ll get their first look at this season’s Cleveland Cavaliers squad. The two teams will kick off the third annual NBA Cup in the Rocket Arena, competing for first blood in the tournament, and the first steps to the pile of cash […]
From Raptors HQ | 4 months ago | 5 reads
After a pretty pitiful showing on the national stage in Boston, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to right the ship as they face the Toronto Raptors in the first Group Play matchup for the NBA Cup. Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) vs Toronto Raptors (1-4) Where: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH When: Friday October 31 at 7:30pm […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 months ago | 8 reads
The San Antonio Spurs denied the Miami Heat a fourth-quarter comeback and are now 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. Anyone who heard Victor Wembanyama at the press conference after the Toronto Raptors win, probably knew deep down that he would deliver, but it took 12 lead changes and four ties to get […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 8 reads
It’s been a frenetic start to the 2025-26 season for the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta opened the season with a blowout loss at home against the Toronto Raptors – a performance deemed as “embarrassing” by Trae Young postgame. They bounced back a couple nights later, notching an impressive comeback victory over the Orlando Magic (who have […]
From Peachtree Hoops | 4 months ago | 11 reads
The Toronto Raptors (1-4) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and TSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 238.5. Dive into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) in Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Raptors Pick the Cavaliers (-7.5) to ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 7 reads
The Toronto Raptors (1-4) will attempt to snap a four-game losing skid when visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs on FDSOH and TSN. The Cavaliers head into this contest on the heels of a 125-105 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. The Raptors are coming off of a 139-121 loss to the Rockets in their most recent outing on Wednesday. In the loss, Jaylon Tyson paced the Cavaliers with 19 points. Scottie Barnes’ team-lea...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 7 reads
The Toronto Raptors (1-4) are 7.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and TSN. The over/under is set at 237.5 for the matchup. Cavaliers vs. Raptors Odds Cavaliers odds to win: -290 Raptors odds to win: +235 Spread: Cavaliers (-7.5) Total: 237.5 How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Time and Information ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been bitten by the injury bug to start the season. Jarrett Allen is the latest Cavalier to get bit. He injured his left ring finger in Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. The team announced that Allen has a non-displaced fracture of his distal phalanx. He is listed as questionable for Friday’s […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 months ago | 6 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers embarrassed themselves on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Now, they need to look hard at their effort and issues before facing off against the Toronto Raptors on Halloween night. Will this be game be another pumpkin or a nice treat? Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) vs Toronto Raptors (1-4) Where: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH […]
From Fear The Sword | 4 months ago | 5 reads
The Houston Rockets came into Toronto for an early tip off against the Raptors, and it was clear early on that defense was optional. The Rockets scored 30 or more points in every quarter and shot 57.5 percent from the field including 43.3 percent from the three-point line. Despite Josh Okogie being in the starting […]
From The Dream Shake | 4 months ago | 5 reads
It feels like this is a recurring theme in Toronto Raptors lore these days, but another young player is being asked to step up amid injury early on in the season. With Jakob Poeltl out with back soreness, it was time for rookie Colin Murray-Boyles to step up, and the No. 9 overall pick in […]
From Raptors HQ | 4 months ago | 5 reads
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors October 29, 2025 Location: Scotiabank Arena: Toronto, ON TV: Space City Home Network Online: Rockets App Gametime: 5:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Raptors: RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili
From The Dream Shake | 4 months ago | 5 reads
The NBA’s 10-game slate today should provide some fireworks. The contests include the Cleveland Cavaliers playing the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. There are typically plenty of NBA player prop bets available for each and every matchup. Keep reading to see what options you have in terms of NBA prop bets for today’s slate. Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors Player Props The Rockets take on the Raptors on Wednesday, with the game starting at 6:30 PM ET from Scotiabank Arena. Rockets Al...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 8 reads
After winning their first game of the season, the Houston Rockets can now turn their attention to finding their preferred style of play and improving cohesion. Today, they will be tested by the Toronto Raptors. Toronto is 1-3 on the season. After a surprise beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks in their first game, they have […]
From The Dream Shake | 4 months ago | 6 reads
The Toronto Raptors (1-3) are underdogs (+5) in their attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (1-2) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs on SCHN and TSN. The matchup has an over/under set at 231.5 points. Rockets vs. Raptors Odds Rockets odds to win: -194 Raptors odds to win: +162 Spread: Rockets (-5) Total: 231.5 How to Bet on Rockets vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Wednes...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 7 reads
Moral victories are much better when an actual victory comes along with it. A day after blowing a 26-point lead to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon, it looked like the San Antonio Spurs may be heading for another blown 20+ point lead against the Toronto Raptors. The Silver and Black were able to pull […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 4 reads
The Mavericks were 1-3 this past week and sit at 14th place in the West. They got beat by San Antonio (125-92) in the home opener and followed that up with a loss to Washington (117-107). They got on the board with a win against Toronto (139-129), but a late comeback fell short, and they […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 4 months ago | 6 reads
Who’s got two thumbs and is using one of them to thumb through the standings to see the San Antonio Spurs atop the conference (nay, the league) alongside the defending champion Oklahoma Thunder? Sure, it’s only four games, but if you revel in taking joy from a man who doesn’t know what 67 or “no […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 7 reads
The Spurs have a 4-0 record to start the season for the first time since 2017. Last night, the Spurs held the Toronto Raptors to 20 rebounds, the 7th worst in NBA history. There’s been a lot of development. The team has spent time together and it shows. Individually, accolades are also beginning to pour […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 4 reads
The Spurs still have a perfect record in the 2025/26 season. After beating the Nets on Sunday, the Silver and Black took care of the Raptors with ease on Monday, defeating the visitors 121-103 thanks to a strong first half and some timely buckets in the fourth quarter. In the battle between two teams playing […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 6 reads
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-94. After putting up 139 against the Toronto Raptors, Dallas’ offense couldn’t quite answer the call as a late-game comeback stalled. Anthony Davis put up 26 points to go with 11 rebounds, and Oklahoma’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander countered with a 23-point, eight-assist night. Chet Homgren and Isiah […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 4 months ago | 6 reads
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Toronto Raptors, playing their style better than them at times and surviving a late comeback attempt to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2017. It was a quieter night from Victor Wembanyama in the scoring department — 24 points on 87.5 percent shooting — but it seemed […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 3 reads