In their final game of 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 119-111 three nights ago.
Tonight, the Wine and Gold will take on the Toronto Raptors for the second time this season.
Here are four things to expect in the Cavaliers’ first game of 2024.
1. More Points From Mitchell
In the first meeting between Cleveland and Toronto back on November 26, Donovan Mitchell was held to a season-low 10 points in a 105-102 victory.
After missing the Cavaliers’ previous four games due to an illness, the four-time reigning NBA All-Star put up 34 points against Milwaukee.
Nov 26, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) stands at the free throw line in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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2. Two Toronto Debuts
After a recent substantial trade, former New York Knicks RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley are available to make their Raptors debuts tonight.
Barrett, who was born in Toronto, averaged 18.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 297 games with the Knicks.
Quickley also had a productive stint with New York, averaging 12.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 253 games (27 starts).
