Matchups:

• ⭐️ Harden > Quickley

• ⭐️ Mitchell > Barrett

• Strus < Ingram ⭐️

• Mobley = Barnes

• ⭐️ Allen > Poeltl

X Factors:

• Cavs have a better offensive rating, but Raptors have a better defensive rating

• Cavs make more 3’s per game on a higher percentage

• Raptors average more points in the paint

• Cavs have a better net rating and points differential

• Raptors average more transition points and points off turnovers

• Cavs superior back court

• Raptors superior wings

• Who will win the Mobley vs Barnes matchup?

My Prediction:

I expect the Cavs to win pretty easily in 5 games. Raptors play hard & tough, but Cleveland has more firepower, shoots it better & should be able to control the glass in this series. They have the rim protection to limit Raptors interior scoring, they have 2 guards that can close out games & the Raptors don’t have the playoff experience Cleveland does. Scottie’s offensive performance will have a huge impact on how competitive the Raptors are. When Scottie has it going offensively they are a different team, but he’s up & down & I expect Cleveland to load up on Ingram & force others to beat them. If Raptors shoot it well enough & if Cleveland struggles to limit transition buckets & turnovers, Raptors could win an extra game, but I think Cavs handle business in 5