Raptors to face Cavs in the home season opener

As the Raptors set out on their 28th mission, the opening game with Cleveland will highlight Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes and will face Evan Mobley on the other side, the fourth and third in general draft picks. The longest homestand of the season for the Raptors is six games from Jan. 4-14, while the longest away game time is seven games from Jan. 25- Feb. 5.

The Raptors will have Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat on Nov. 16 and March 28. The Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the Raptors in six games in the primary round of the playoff games last season, will visit the Raptors for a couple of home games on Oct. 26 and 28. The Raptors will close the normal season against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 9. Toronto went 48-34 and completed fifth in the Eastern Conference in 2021-22.