"A 1-4 start is definitely rough for the Toronto Raptors, and if things don't turn around quickly, the fate of the franchise (and likely coach Darko Rajakovic's job) could be on the line. No one expected this first stretch of regular season basketball to be all sunshine and roses for the Raps per se, but after putting up such a dominant performance against Atlanta in their season opener, things haven't looked as flawless."
"The Cavs are coming off a 20-point loss in their last night out against the Celtics on October 29, where on a night where the starters provided a decently balanced spark, it just was not enough to match Boston's equally matched firepower produced on all fronts (including a 30-point barrage by Jaylen Brown). The Raptors also played on October 29, when they faced the Houston Rockets, and unfortunately, their woes of containing the opposition continued."
Toronto has begun the season 1-4, struggling with a clunky defensive scheme and clear chemistry issues after an opening win over Atlanta. The Raptors lost four straight games, including a recent defeat to the Houston Rockets, and currently sit 12th in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is 3-2 and occupies fifth in the East after a 20-point loss to Boston, with starters unable to match Boston's firepower. East Group A for NBA Cup play features Cleveland, Indiana, Atlanta and Washington, with Cleveland viewed as the group's powerhouse. Jakob Poeltl remains sidelined with nagging back issues, further weakening Toronto's frontcourt.
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