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Cleveland Cavaliers Set to Host Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to welcome the Toronto Raptors to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, fans are eager for what promises to be an engaging matchup. The Cavaliers have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with a narrow loss against the Los Angeles Lakers (115-121) and a more pronounced defeat by the Miami Heat (96-129). However, they bounced back with an overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers (122-119), showcasing their resilience and ability to clinch tight games.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 23, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The game against the Lakers saw Cleveland put up a strong fight, leading for over 21 minutes and demonstrating offensive prowess with 20 fast break points. Despite this effort, turnovers proved costly as they gave up 18 points from these mistakes. The team's shooting was solid from both inside and beyond the arc but ultimately fell short.


The encounter with Miami highlighted areas for improvement as Cleveland failed to lead at any point during that game. Turnovers continued to plague them, surrendering 19 points off turnovers while also struggling defensively, allowing Miami an offensive rating of nearly 130 points per hundred possessions.


However, redemption came in Philadelphia where Cleveland's offense clicked into gear. They led for most of the game and showed significant improvement in ball handling with fewer turnovers than previous games. Their tenacity on offense was evident as they scored impressively from two-point range and capitalized on second-chance opportunities.


As we look ahead to facing Toronto at home, maintaining control of possession will be crucial for Cleveland. The team will need to leverage its home-court advantage at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse where fan support has historically played a role in energizing performances.


Fans can catch this exciting NBA action on November 27th at half-past midnight UTC time live on BSOH network or internationally via SportsNet channel. With recent trends suggesting that when clicking offensively, Cleveland can compete with any team; supporters should expect an intense battle as they aim to continue their winning ways on home turf.

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