Toronto Raptors
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2 hours agoRaptors may have been robbed of the key to shutting down Cavs' biggest advantage
Toronto Raptors rely on defense and fast breaks, while Cleveland Cavaliers excel in half-court offense and scoring.
The 9-9 Cubs are the only last-place team with a positive run differential. Chicago is +19 for a Pythagorean record of 11-7, which puts our heroes in theoretical first place, tied with the Pirates.
Teams that look strong on paper can often perform much less impressively if even one or two key players are removed from the mix, and even the very best teams can look vulnerable with a long enough string of tough-luck injuries.