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However, with a depleted Cavs squad, it became more a matter of handling Mobley and supporting pieces like De'Andre Hunter and Jaylon Tyson. While the Cavaliers' size might lead some to believe they would outclass Toronto, it was worth noting that the Cavs have been struggling with rebounding too, ranking in the bottom five league-wide ( averaging 40.7) alongside the Raptors (who are averaging 38.0).

The purpose of simulating the NBA season ahead of time is generally to see how often various things are likely to happen, from the weakest teams winning the draft lottery to the best ones taking home the Larry O'Brien Trophy. It can also be fun to go through individual runs of the simulation to give an idea of what unlikely events could become reality based on random chance.

Amazon's Prime Video will broadcast 17 NBA Cup games, including the championship, starting with group play doubleheaders on October 31.

The NBA announced the draw for the teams participating in the 2025-26 NBA Cup, with the Washington Wizards in East Group A alongside the Pacers, Hawks, Cavaliers, and Raptors.