James Harden admits the Cavaliers are not overlooking the Raptors in the Playoffs

James Harden admits the Cavaliers are not overlooking the Raptors in the Playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Cavaliers will play against the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

It will be one of the most underrated series of the postseason because they match up well against each other. Toronto had a rough second half of the season, while Cleveland found their form in the same time frame. Now, they are on a collision course, but it seems the Cavaliers are not being complacent about the Raptors ahead of the series.

James Harden knows the Raptors will be a tough matchup Before the Cavaliers started the season, most people expected them to be a top seed. They finished the previous season, eclipsing the 60-win mark, but that was not the case this season. They regressed, which is why they made a major trade for James Harden at the deadline.

They sent the beloved Darius Garland away to the Los Angeles Clippers , but they got a former MVP in return. MORE: James Harden speaks about the value of winning a title with the Cavs Now, they are playing against the Raptors, which will be a tough matchup. Toronto has one of the mightiest defensive cores in the league, led by Scottie Barnes, which will be a fantastic matchup against Evan Mobley and his role as the Cavs' defensive anchor.