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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Toronto Raptors (5-5) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. TV: DAZN CLE. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors.

NBATuesday, January 5, 2027
Toronto Raptors logoToronto Raptors5-5
7:00 PM ETJan 5, 2027
Cleveland Cavaliers logoCleveland Cavaliers5-6
DateJan 5, 2027
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
TVDAZN CLE

Team comparison

Toronto RaptorsCleveland Cavaliers
Points per game
116.6
116.5
Points allowed per game
113.3
115.0
5-5Record5-6
4th in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division
3-3Road record / home record4-2
LWLWLLast 5LLWLL
L1StreakL2

Team stats

Toronto RaptorsCleveland Cavaliers
L1StreakL2
Points Against
113.3
115.0
5-5Last Ten Games5-5
Points Per Game
116.6
116.5
Field Goal %
46
46
Three Point %
32
37
Rebounds Per Game
41.4
46.2
Assists Per Game
28.5
27.0
Blocks Per Game
4.2
5.5
Steals Per Game
11.1
7.4
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.6
0.5
Total Turnovers Per Game
14.5
13.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Toronto Raptors
Scottie Barnes F · Groin - Soreness
Out
Kawhi Leonard F · Knee - Inflammation
Out
Day-To-Day
Day-To-Day
Immanuel Quickley G · Hamstring
Day-To-Day
Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain
Out

Recent form

Toronto RaptorsLWLWL
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 102-118
Nov 6, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 121-107
Nov 4, 2026 · at Denver NuggetsL 109-128
Nov 2, 2026 · at LA ClippersW 125-118
Nov 1, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 125-131
Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Season series

Series starts 1/5
Feb 12, 2027CLE 0, TOR 0
Feb 9, 2027TOR 0, CLE 0
Jan 29, 2027CLE 0, TOR 0
Jan 5, 2027TOR 0, CLE 0

Team pages

Toronto Raptors
Schedule, roster and statsCleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

The game is on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

How can I watch Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

TV: DAZN CLE.

What are the records of the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers?

Toronto Raptors: 5-5. Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6.

Who is injured for Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Listed out or doubtful: Toronto Raptors: Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard. Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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