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The Toronto Raptors have spent less time at home than any NBA team so far, and as Dwane Casey and DeMarre Carroll pointed out, their reward for returning from their latest trip looks like another difficult test.
Kyle Lowry was a little bit more defiant when discussing Wednesday night’s visit from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“It’s a very good litmus test,” Casey said. “They’re playing good basketball right now. It seems like it’s another road game where you’re in town and then back out of town, but it’s what the schedule gives us and we have to come prepared.”
Casey had his coachspeak hat on after practice Tuesday as Toronto (9-6) prepared for just its fifth home game, reminding the media that he’s told his players “we’re not playing against the LeBron Cavaliers. We’re playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers.”
Carroll, who was physical with James while playing for Atlanta in last season’s conference finals, echoed his coach’s message.
“It’s a great opportunity to play them,” Carroll said, referring to James as the best player in the world. “I think they’re the best team in the East right now. If you can’t get up for this game, you’re not a real NBA player.”
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