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RJ Barrett drops fiery take on James Harden after altercation

The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs series grew intense Wednesday. This time RJ Barrett engaged in a heated moment with James Harden. Barrett walked over to the sidelines to grab the basketball. Harden trekked over to the Raptors bench during that moment, though. This shoving match then broke out, which got the benches […] The post RJ Barrett drops fiery take on James Harden after altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals Game 6 status amid injury concerns

The Toronto Raptors fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 125-120, in a thrilling encounter in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The Raptors had multiple chances to run past the Cavaliers, but they ran out of steam. Toronto was outscored by Cleveland in the fourth quarter, 25-17. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals Game 6 status amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ James Harden, RJ Barrett scuffle breaks out in Game 5 vs. Raptors

During a contentious and physical first-round playoff series, it’s apparent no love is being lost between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. After a shoving match between James Harden and Scottie Barnes early in the third quarter, Harden and Barnes’ teammate, RJ Barrett, got into it later in Game 6 when a timeout was called. […] The post Cavs’ James Harden, RJ Barrett scuffle breaks out in Game 5 vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors star Brandon Ingram exits Game 5 vs. Cavs with heel injury

The Toronto Raptors are deadlocked in a very tight series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. After dropping the first two games in Cleveland, Toronto defended its home court to even the series at two apiece heading back to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 5. While the Raptors got […] The post Raptors star Brandon Ingram exits Game 5 vs. Cavs with heel injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Make Starting Lineup Change Just Before Critical Game 5 vs Raptors

The Cavaliers are making a key starting lineup change for Game 5 vs the Raptors after back-to-back losses. Here’s what it means. The post Cleveland Cavaliers Make Starting Lineup Change Just Before Critical Game 5 vs Raptors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Collin Murray-Boyles can’t help but smile after playoff breakout vs. Cavs

The Toronto Raptors evened the series up at two games apiece in their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and helping lead the way was rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles who has been having an incredible postseason for his first go-round. Following the Raptors’ Game 4 win against the Cavs, Collin Murray-Boyles spoke about […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles can’t help but smile after playoff breakout vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors make NBA playoff history in Game 4 win vs. Cavs

It wasn’t pretty by any means, but the Toronto Raptors somehow escaped Game 4 with a much-needed victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first round playoff series is now tied 2-2 heading back to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 5, and this series feels very much up in the air given everything we’ve seen. Toronto […] The post Raptors make NBA playoff history in Game 4 win vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win

The Toronto Raptors evened their Eastern Conference first round series on Sunday despite a performance that went into the record books for the wrong reasons. The Raptors pulled out a 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On. in what was a defensive struggle for most of the game. The two … The post Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors

After Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and the Toronto Raptors lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen understand the assignment for Game 4. Not only do the Cavs have to play with force, but they also have to turn up the heat defensively. “I think we have our coverages […] The post Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 prediction, odds, pick

After winning Game 3 to put themselves on the board, the Toronto Raptors will look to keep the momentum rolling and even the series with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. The Raptors swept the regular season series, but Cleveland has taken a 2-1 lead in the No. 4 vs. No. 5 Eastern Conference matchup. […] The post Cavaliers vs. Raptors 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs most to blame for ugly 22-point Game 3 loss to Raptors

For three quarters, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a team in control of its destiny. By the final buzzer, though, they looked like a team unraveling under pressure. Game 3 in Toronto was a 22-point statement that exposed Cleveland’s most fragile tendencies. This was supposed to be the game that buried the Raptors. Instead, it […] The post Cavs most to blame for ugly 22-point Game 3 loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Raptors’ rookie ‘warrior’ who played X-factor in Game 3 domination of Cavs

The Toronto Raptors avoided the inescapable playoff hole that is a 3-0 series deficit, as they earned their first win of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a 126-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull within one game in the series, 2-1. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combined for 66 points and would most likely […] The post The Raptors’ rookie ‘warrior’ who played X-factor in Game 3 domination of Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs

Entering Thursday night, the Toronto Raptors knew they had to bring it for their backs were against the wall. Going down 3-0 in their first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers was a death sentence to their season, so they had to bring their A-game to avoid seeing their campaign come to a premature end. Scottie […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RJ Barrett makes ‘little kid’ admission ahead of Raptors home playoff debut

The Toronto Raptors are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. It will be the club’s first home playoff game, and RJ Barrett is absolutely giddy about playing in the matchup. While talking with media members hours before the scheduled 8 p.m. EST tip-off, the […] The post RJ Barrett makes ‘little kid’ admission ahead of Raptors home playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RJ Barrett has huge praise for Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden: ‘They’re a problem’

RJ Barrett didn’t hold back on what the Toronto Raptors have to do about Donovan Mitchell and James Harden following their Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Toronto finds itself in a tough spot after two games in the first-round series. The squad lost the opening pair of contests on the […] The post RJ Barrett has huge praise for Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden: ‘They’re a problem’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett stops short of getting fined with Game 2 take vs. Cavaliers

After suffering two losses to start off their journey in the 2026 NBA playoffs, some frustration is understandable for the Toronto Raptors. Following their 115-105 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup, the Raptors have plenty of soul-searching to do, especially with Brandon Ingram suffering one of the worst performances […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett stops short of getting fined with Game 2 take vs. Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram gets ruthlessly trolled after pathetic showing in Game 2 vs. Cavs

Fans didn’t hold back on Brandon Ingram after he had another underwhelming performance in the Toronto Raptors’ Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Ingram had 17 points and four assists in the Game 1 loss. However, he regressed in the latest contest. In 36 minutes of action, he finished with just […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram gets ruthlessly trolled after pathetic showing in Game 2 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments

The Toronto Raptors playoff run got off on the wrong foot with Brandon Ingram’s comments about head coach Darko Rajakovic’s game plan after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors’ leading scorer wasn’t fond of the coach’s strategy of playing the offense off him instead of through him, which led him to take […] The post Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Ingram reveals major adjustment needed after quiet Game 1 vs. Cavs

The Toronto Raptors and Brandon Ingram walked in refusing to back down from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ingram especially aimed to silence some critics. Now he and his team must adjust their game plan after taking the 126-113 loss Saturday. Ingram personally vows to become more aggressive in this NBA Playoffs contest, which he shared via […] The post Brandon Ingram reveals major adjustment needed after quiet Game 1 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Cavaliers After Immanuel Quickley News

The Toronto Raptors begin their 2026 NBA playoff run Saturday afternoon with a difficult road test against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round series. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena, where Toronto opens the postseason as the No. 5 seed against the No. 4 Cavaliers.Toronto enters the matchup […] The post Raptors Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Cavaliers After Immanuel Quickley News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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