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The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their Emirates Cup journey against the Toronto Raptors at the Rocket Arena on Friday. However, the Cavs could be without a few key players for this matchup, including center Jarrett Allen. Having begun the season without the services of Darius Garland and Max Strus, the Cavaliers have been handed further injuries after their 125-105 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. Former All-Stars Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell are now both listed as questionable, racing against time to get healthy ahead of the next game. Allen has started all five games for the Cavs this season, but has played limited minutes, averaging 27 minutes per game. Despite the team’s cautious approach, the big man is now listed as questionable for the matchup against the Raptors due to a non-displaced fracture in his left finger. While the injury does jeopardize his status for Friday, head coach Kenny Atkinson is expected to make a game-time decision on his availability. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell is on the injury report with a hamstring injury, and his availability will be a game-time decision as well. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a mixed start to the regular season, with a 3-2 record. They started their season with a 119-111 loss to the New York Knicks before earning three consecutive wins against the Nets, the Bucks, and the Pistons. However, their winning streak came to an end against the Celtics at TD Garden, and the team will be looking to bounce back in their first Emirates Cup game of the season. The Cavs have been drawn in the East: Group A alongside the Indiana Pacers, the Atlanta Hawks, the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards. Where to watch the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors will travel to Ohio to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first Emirates Cup game of the season on Friday. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses and will be determined to bounce back and get back in the win column. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can follow the game live on the FanDuel Sports Network Ohio and The Sports Network. Viewers online can livestream the game by purchasing the NBA League Pass on NBA.com.
