After playing their first five games in four different cities, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be able to sleep in their own beds for the next week.

Cleveland begins a three-game homestand Friday against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.

The teams are part of East Group A with the defending Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards.

The Cavaliers' return flight to Northeast Ohio was welcomed following their worst performance of the season, a 125-105 loss Wednesday at the Boston Celtics.

Unheralded Celtics post players Neemias Queta and Josh Minott combined for 21 points and 28 rebounds as Boston decisively won the board battle, 53-42.

"We were just waiting, not being assertive," said Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson. "It was ju

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