The Raptors experimented with a center-less lineup in the second quarter, using Scottie Barnes as their de facto big man. It’s a look Toronto has rarely deployed this season, but given Kelly Olynyk’s struggles this year, it’s a wrinkle the Raptors might want to explore more often.
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Odds, Picks and Prediction – January 9
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Best bets: Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, and trends for January 9
Knicks, Thunder set for Round 2 of potential Finals preview
The New York Knicks didn't have to wait long to remember what life was like with Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup.
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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game to be played on January 9, 2025 on ESPN.
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night
And the Raptors hung with Cleveland for much of Thursday, even holding an 12-point lead at one point. They pressured the Cavaliers at both ends of the floor, and a 42-point third-quarter avalanche gave them a five-point lead entering the fourth.
Jonathan Mogbo, AJ Lawson, Ulrich Chomche, Jamison Battle, and the recently-signed Eugene Omoruyi remain on G League assignment with the Raptors 905. Detroit has yet to release its injury report for Saturday’s game.
Immanuel Quickley’s Toronto Raptors (8-29) take to the road to play the Cleveland Cavaliers (32-4) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday,. Game time is 7:00 PM ET.The Cavaliers
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Bucks’ Khris Middleton fighting setbacks in return from offseason surgery: ‘It’s a tough go for him’
Khris Middleton scores 8 while coming off bench in Bucks win
Khris Middleton came off the bench to score eight points in 21 minutes and the Milwaukee Bucks won their second consecutive game after losing four of five, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night.
Bucks' Khris Middleton: Likely to play Friday
Middleton is expected to make his second straight appearance Friday despite continuing to deal with bilateral ankle issues. If the veteran forward is upgraded to available, he could come off the bench yet again.
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