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The Cleveland Cavaliers return to Rocket Arena Thursday night for an Eastern Conference battle with the Toronto Raptors. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET with TV coverage on NBA TV and streaming on-demand.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Raptors on TV and stream without cable:
When: Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
TV channel: NBA TV
Streaming on:FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low intro rate)
Cavaliers vs. Raptors: The matchup
The Cavs are second in the East’s Central Division behind the Detroit Pistons with an 8-4 overall record and five wins in their past six games since a rocky start. Cleveland is back at home after splitting back-to-back games in Miami against the Heat, most recently taking a 130-116 win on Wednesday night that came without the services of All-Stars Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest) and Evan Mobley (rest), according to the Associated Press. Forward Jarrett Allen rose to the occasion with 30 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
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The Raptors stay on the road for matchups with Cleveland on Thursday night and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday before getting back home for a Monday matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Toronto is 2-1 on its five-game road swing so far, beating the Atlanta Hawks (109-97) and Brooklyn Nets (119-109) with a loss in between to the Philadelphia 76ers (130-120). For the season, Toronto is 6-5 and a game back of the New York Knicks and 76ers in the Atlantic Division.
Cavaliers vs. Raptors: Know your live streams
FuboTV (free trial): FuboTV offers the most extensive package of live sports with rates competitive with DirecTV. The FuboTV Pro Package ($54.99) includes ESPN Unlimited. The Elite with Sports Plus package ($74.99) is required for NFL Red Zone. Monthly rates rise to $84.99 and $104.99 after the trial.
DirecTV (free trial): DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial and $49.99 first month ($89.99 after) with a current offer for $40 off the first full month. DirecTV’s Entertainment package ($49.99) carries ESPN Unlimited and NFL Red Zone on its channel lineup.
SlingTV (low intro rate): Full month of streaming runs as low as $45.99 with day passes available for 24 hours ($4.99), three-day ($9.99) and seven-day access ($14.99). The service’s most noteworthy omission is CBS, which carries college basketball and football, NBA and NFL games.