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TORONTO -- The schedule does not get any easier for the Toronto Raptors after they took a hard-fought 121-117 loss to the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.The Raptors, who dropped the Eastern Conference final to the Cavaliers last season, returned home Wednesday to face the Golden State Warriors at Air Canada Centre.The Warriors were NBA finalists last season, losing a seven-game series to Cleveland after winning the championship the season before.The computer that spit out the schedule, Im going to find it and break it, Raptors coach Dwane Casey said.The Raptors (7-3) also lost to the Cavaliers 94-91 at the ACC in their second game of the season, Oct. 28.Casey feels the games are too early in the season to draw conclusions.Its good for us; its not a measuring stick, Casey said. I think were still trying to get our rotations down as far as what we want to do in certain situations, who we want to guard, who can do what in certain situations. (We are) still trying to figure those things out a little bit. Its that part of the year. Id rather go ahead and get these (games against) two of the best teams in the league in now and go from there.The Warriors arrived in Toronto on a four-game winning streak in which they outscored the other teams by a total of 68 points.Golden State (8-2) faces a test of its own on a four-game trip that opens in Toronto and is followed with visits to the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers in a six-day span. The four Eastern Conference teams have a combined record of 22-18.The challenge gets bigger now, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Were playing playoff teams on the road, East Coast and all of that. Its not going to be easy, but its coming at a good time, and were going to embrace it.Stephen Curry said, Obviously on the road, itll expose us to different challenges and well see where we are. I think were ready for it.Curry remains the catalyst for the Warriors even with the addition this season of Kevin Durant.(Curry) kind of gets us started almost every game, Durant said, when we need an extra surge of energy, coming down to make shots. But also making the right play, scramble for guys. Hes just doing it all to be a complete player.Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry, who had 28 points and nine assists Tuesday, said he took no solace in being a tough opponent for the Cavaliers.Im not encouraged by any loss, Lowry said. We want to win every single game.Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan failed to score 30 points for only the second time this season when he was held to 26 on Tuesday. DeRozan has been the main story on the Raptors this season.He is mature, Casey said. Hes a man now, as opposed to a kid getting beat up in those situations, and the officials respect him now; whereas, three or four years ago they probably would let the veterans get away with a lot of stuff. The game has slowed down for him, and I see that as being the biggest change for him.Toronto forward DeMarre Carroll did not play for the second game in a row Tuesday as he continues to come back from right knee surgery. Nike Air Max 97 Sale Ireland . "Were just throwing s--- at the wall hoping something sticks," said Tortorella about the possible line combinations for Fridays game against Columbus. The Canucks have lost five straight games and six of their last seven, leaving them in a logjam in the Pacific Division, currently sitting fifth - good for ninth in the Western Conference. Air Max 2 Uptempo Ireland . Carey Price didnt, but he still came out on top against one of his rivals for the No. 1 job at the Sochi Games. The Anahim Lake, B.C., native was stellar in making 39 saves in his home province and Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner as the Canadiens defeated the Canucks 4-1. http://www.irelandcheapairmax.com/ireland-air-max-98.html . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington. Nike Air Max 720 Ireland .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. Cheap Air Max 90 Ireland .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. CLEVELAND -- Another game, another milestone for LeBron James.The four-time MVP scored 27 points to move into ninth place on the NBA scoring list, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 114-84 on Friday night.James passed Elvin Hayes on a driving layup with 6:58 remaining and has 27,315 career points. The Cavs star was removed about a minute later and received a loud ovation from the Cleveland crowd.Whenever youre great, youre going to move up a lot of lists, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said. Its a tribute to his hard work and his dedication.James moved past Hakeem Olajuwon earlier and could pass Moses Malone (27,409) for eighth place in the next few games.Anytime Im mentioned with the other greats, its very surreal and very humbling, James said.Kevin Love, a game-time decision because of back spasms, scored a team-high 28 points and had 15 rebounds after missing the morning shootaround.Kyrie Irving added 23 points for the Cavs, who have won three straight after losing three in a row.Derrick Williams scored 17 to lead the short-handed Heat, who dressed only eight players and have lost four straight.Miami center Hassan Whiteside, who spent most of the third quarter on the bench, had eight points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes. Whiteside entered averaging 17.6 points and 14.7 rebounds.Miami coach Erik Spoelstra was clearly displeased with his centers effort.This league is for competitors only, Spoelstra said. I just wanted more energy, more life defending the pick-and-roll. It has nothing to do with how many touches (you get).I really dont know what Ive got to do, man, Whiteside said. I really dont know. Im coming out here playing as hard as I can, putting up what I can.Cleveland went ahead for good late in the first quarter and took its biggest lead of the half, 57-46, on Irvings 3-pointer as the second quarter was winding down.The Cavaliers took command soon after halftime. Irving hit another 3 and James scored oon a breakaway dunk as Cleveland built a 68-50 lead.ddddddddddddJames had eight assists and is four away from becoming the 16th player in NBA history to compile 7,000 in his career -- and the first frontcourt player to reach the milestone.James isnt sure if he will play when Cleveland hosts Charlotte on Saturday night.As far as health-wise, Im able to go, but Coach and the training staff have some type of program about me and Ill go with whatever they say, he said.James rested at Indiana on Nov. 16, the only game hes missed this season, also the second of a back-to-back set.Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith missed his second straight game because of a hyperextended left kneeThe Heat began an unusual reunion tour by facing James, who helped Miami win two NBA titles in his four seasons with the team. The trip will continue Saturday when they play in Chicago against Dwyane Wade, who signed with the Bulls in the offseason.WHAT BAD BACK?Love showed no signs of any back problems, going 11 of 18 from the field and hitting three 3-pointers.Its the Kevin Love of old, James said. Hes going out and playing his game right now.TIP-INSHeat: No Miami player who dressed for the game was teammates with James when he played for the Heat from 2010-14. ... Miami has lost eight of 11.Cavaliers: Reserve F Channing Frye has been excused from the team to attend his fathers funeral. Frye also missed time earlier this season following the death of his mother. ... G DeAndre Liggins started in place of Smith, who could return Saturday against Charlotte.UP NEXTHeat: Miami plays Chicago for the second time this season Saturday. The Bulls beat the Heat 98-95 on Nov. 10 in Wades return to South Florida.Cavaliers: Charlotte visits on Saturday. Cleveland has five straight home wins over the Hornets, including a 100-93 victory on Nov. 13. ' ' '