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The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a scorching start this season, winning 15 of their first 17 games for an eye-popping 93.8% win percentage. Their high-powered offense is averaging 123.5 points per game while shooting a blistering 52.2% from the field and 41.5% from three-point range. The Cavs' balanced attack also generates 28.5 assists and grabs 42.6 rebounds per contest.
Cleveland has been even more dominant recently, winning 9 of their last 10 behind an offensive barrage of 123.8 points per game. Their shooting percentages remain elite at 52.1% overall and 42.1% from deep, fueled by crisp ball movement (28.7 assists) and a relentless attack on the glass (43.1 rebounds).
In stark contrast, the Toronto Raptors are struggling mightily at just 4-12 on the season. Their offense sputters at 113.2 points per game on 46.6% shooting and a meager 33.8% from three. While the Raptors rebound well (45.3 boards) and move the ball decently (28.3 assists), they cough up 16.1 turnovers per game, hampering their scoring efforts.
Toronto has been slightly better of late, winning 2 of their last 5, but still sport an unimpressive 40% win rate over that stretch. Their scoring dips to 108.6 points per game, and while their 48.4 rebounds are up, they continue to be plagued by 16.8 turnovers and poor three-point shooting at 35.9%.
With the Cavaliers firing on all cylinders and the Raptors struggling to find their rhythm, this matchup heavily favors Cleveland. The Cavs' balanced, high-scoring attack poses a significant challenge for Toronto's porous defense. Unless the Raptors can dramatically improve their shooting and cut down on turnovers, slowing down Cleveland's juggernaut appears a daunting task.