Toronto Raptors @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Jan 5, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
2-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Home

Raptors vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: TSN / Sportsnet (Canada) (Raptors), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

How to Watch Raptors vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, January 5, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Raptors TSN / Sportsnet (Canada) · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassRaptors: TSN+ / Sportsnet+ · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026
Kawhi LeonardRaptorsFOutKneeOct 25, 2026
Nate BittleRaptorsCDay-To-DayFootOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Raptors

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Raptors vs Cavaliers Preview

The Raptors are 2-1 this season, while the Cavaliers are 2-1 this season.

The Raptors won last season's series 3-0. The Raptors rank 2nd in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: RJ Barrett (21.0 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game).

Raptors vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRaptors 3-0Playoffs: Cavaliers 4-3

Previous meetings

Raptors vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Raptors 2 GPCavaliers 3 GP
123.5#5
Points per game
119.3#9
97.0#1
Opponent points
120.0#19
44.4%#24
Field goal %
46.6%#9
26.2%#29
Three-point %
36.6%#11
80.6%#9
Free throw %
74.4%#17
51.5#3
Rebounds
46.0#11
28.0#5
Assists
26.3#13
13.5#1
Steals
9.7#11
6.0#7
Blocks
8.3#2
13.0#2
Turnovers
18.0#28

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

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Raptors vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Raptors vs Cavaliers start?

The Toronto Raptors play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Raptors vs Cavaliers on?

Local TV: TSN / Sportsnet (Canada) (Raptors), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Raptors and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Raptors were 2-1 and the Cavaliers were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Raptors vs Cavaliers?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back); Kawhi Leonard (Raptors, out, knee); Nate Bittle (Raptors, day-to-day, foot).

How did Raptors vs Cavaliers go last season?

The Raptors won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26. In the playoffs the Cavaliers won the series 4-3.

Who won the last Raptors vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Raptors 114-102 on May 3, 2026 at home.

Where is Raptors vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Raptors vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Raptors and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.