Cleveland takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Toronto
Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Cavaliers -8. 5; over/under is 223. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Cavaliers won the last matchup 126-113 on Saturday, led by 32 points from Donovan Mitchell. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 24. The Cavaliers are 33-19 in conference matchups.
Cleveland is second in the Eastern Conference scoring 119. 5 points while shooting 48. 2% from the field.
The Raptors are 33-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Toronto is third in the league with 29. 5 assists per game led by Scottie Barnes averaging 5.