Toronto Raptors: 5 keys to series vs. Cavaliers
By Chris Conner
As the Toronto Raptors look to finally defeat their bully in the 2018 NBA Playoffs, here are five keys to their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Toronto Raptors are hours away from the biggest series in their franchise’s history. While they could have easily been playing the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the best matchup for them.
There has to be a thought throughout the locker room if they can finally stop the Cavs, they can truly accomplish anything.
It’s no secret LeBron James has ruled the East wherever he has been throughout his career. For the past seven seasons, no other Eastern Conference team has gotten past the King to taste an NBA Finals appearance.
The Raptors have a chance to change all of that. After being doubted by many all season, Toronto finally has the chance to put a stamp on the strides it’s made all season — strides that arguably won’t be legitimized until defeating LeBron.
There are many factors to the Raptors overcoming their bully. From the Cavs’ role players to DeMar DeRozan, there’s no shortage of headlines. A series win could catapult the Raptors as the new kings of the East. A loss could have them never taken seriously ever again.
With that being said, here are the five biggest keys to the Toronto Raptors’ second round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.