Game Summary
The Cavaliers begin the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night as they host the No. 2 seeded Toronto Raptors. Tipoff from Quicken Loans Arena is at 8:30 PM ET.
Cleveland is the only undefeated team in the 2016 Playoffs (8-0). They are also 9th team in NBA postseason history to start 8-0 and the first team to do so
since 2012 (San Antonio). The only other time the Cavs started a postseason with 8 straight wins was back in 2009.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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The Wine and Gold have dominated during the Playoffs due in large part to their shooting from beyond the arc.
In their 4-0 sweep over Atlanta to advance to the ECF, Cleveland connected on 77 three-pointers, averaging 19.3 threes per game. Their 77 triples were the highest for any playoff series that lasted six or fewer games. The Cavs also became the first team in NBA history to make at least 15 three-pointers in four straight games (regular season and playoffs) after doing so in each game of the Semifinals. (ESPN Stats & Info)
Cleveland has made at least 12 three-pointers in an NBA playoff-record eight consecutive games and leads all 2016 postseason teams in total three-pointers made (134), three-point percentage (.462) and three-pointers per game (16.8). The Cavs have also nailed at least 20 three-pointers on three occasions this postseason, including an NBA-record 25 triples in Game 2 of the Semifinals against Atlanta on May 4.
The Cavs have several players shooting above .400 from long distance this postseason: Channing Frye (.571, 12-21), Kyrie Irving (.538, 28-52), Richard Jefferson (.533, 8-15), J.R. Smith (.508, 31-61), Iman Shumpert (.462, 6-13), Kevin Love (.444, 28-63).
While the Cavs offense thrives, their efforts at the defensive end have also been solid. Cleveland has held opponents to under 100 points in six of their eight games this postseason.
Toronto comes into Tuesday's contest having reached the Conference Finals for the first time in team history after defeating the Miami Heat in seven games during their Semifinal matchup.
Despite some struggles with their shooting, Toronto's dynamic backcourt tandem of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozen both averaged over 20 points and five rebounds in their series with the Heat.
Where to Catch the Action
TV: Game: ESPN, Pre and Postgame: FOX Sports Ohio
Radio: WTAM 1100, 87.7 La Mega
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Probable Starters/Status Update* presented by 
#2 - Kyrie Irving
#5 - J.R. Smith
#23 - LeBron James
#0 - Kevin Love
#13 - Tristan Thompson
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#7 Kyle Lowry
#10 - DeMar DeRozen
#5 - DeMarre Carroll
#54 - Patrick Patterson
#8 - Bismack Biyombo
Status Update: (Cavs) - None to Report
Status Update: (Raptors) - Jonas Valancinas, (Sprained Right Ankle, Out)
*Subject to change.
Head-to-Head Matchup
This is the first ever postseason meeting between the Cavs and Raptors.
The Raptors held a 2-1 series lead during the 2015-16 campaign with the Wine and Gold's lone win coming at The Q on January 4th.
In that 122-100 victory, Cleveland outscored the Raptors 64-44 in the second half. Cleveland shot 21-37 (.568) in the half compared to Toronto’s 15-38 (.395) shooting.
Six Cavs players scored in double-digits, including all five starters for the 2nd time this season. Offensively, Cleveland scored a season-high 122 points on 41-74 (.554) shooting, including a 17-33 (.515) clip from the three-point line. Cleveland also dished out 25 assists and shot 23-26 (.885) from the free throw line.
The Wine and Gold outrebounded Toronto 40-26.
On Deck
The series continues for Game 2 at The Q on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Games 3 and 4 come your way from the Air Canada Centre on Saturday and Monday night, respectively. VIEW SERIES SCHEDULE