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Friday's game ended with Toronto clinching a 13-point victory, marking their third win in the last four games. O.G. Anunoby's standout performance with 26 points propelled the Raptors to a 121-point finish. Typically, scoring isn't their forte, ranking 20th in offensive rating, while their turnover percentage, placing 23rd, often limits their possessions.
Their three-point shooting stands at a modest 34.7% (24th), and their free throw percentage is at a low 73.0% (29th) in the league. Nonetheless, their strengths lie in finishing at the rim (64.7%; 8th in NBA) and offensive rebounding (26.6%; 10th), crucial areas for their success in upcoming games.
On the defensive end, the Raptors exhibit more resilience. They excel in rebounding, holding a top-10 rebounding percentage, and maintaining a solid free throw rate. Their deliberate pace positions them in the upper half of the NBA for points against per game.
While they rank 20th in deterring misses at the rim and on three-pointers, they strategically force opponents to attempt more midrange shots, ranking ninth in the league, thereby curbing potential scoring threats.
Cleveland's recent four-game winning streak was disrupted by Miami, conceding 129 points—an atypical defensive lapse for a team known for its defensive prowess. Despite this, they maintain a strong fourth position in adjusted defensive rating. Their defensive strength lies in limiting opponents to 57.3% (4th) at the rim and 40.3% (8th) on midrange shots.
Their strategy involves forcing opponents into taking midrange shots, ranking seventh in the percentage of midrange attempts faced. However, their Achilles' heel lies in opponents' success from beyond the arc, allowing a high 39.1% (27th) conversion rate on three-pointers. Additionally, they struggle with defensive rebounding (21st) and free throw rate (22nd), raising questions about their endurance for back-to-back games.
Offensively, Cleveland's performance often hinges on their defensive stability, given their 24th ranking in offensive rating. They boast a top-10 free throw rate but only convert 77.2% (18th) of their attempts. Their strengths include generating shots at the rim (37.7%; 9th) and a commendable 63.5% conversion rate. However, their struggles persist in three-point shooting accuracy and minimizing turnovers.
