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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Raptors Release Disappointing Immanuel Quickley Injury Update Vs Cavaliers

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The Toronto Raptors enter Game 1 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers facing a high-pressure road test, with expectations centered around their young core stepping up on a big stage.After a competitive regular season, Toronto leans heavily on its guard play and offensive balance, which has been key to staying competitive against top […] The post Raptors Release Disappointing Immanuel Quickley Injury Update Vs Cavaliers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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James Harden Praises Raptors Ahead of Series With Cavaliers: ‘Really Good Team’

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden praised the Toronto Raptors ahead of their playoff series, calling them a “really good team.”The No. 4 Cavaliers and No. 5 Raptors open their first-round Eastern Conference quarterfinals this Saturday in Cleveland. Although the sportsbooks have the Cavaliers listed as -550 favorites to win the series and advance to the […] The post James Harden Praises Raptors Ahead of Series With Cavaliers: ‘Really Good Team’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Toronto Raptors Announce Immanuel Quickley Injury Update Ahead of Cavaliers Playoff Series

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The Raptors announced Immanuel Quickley’s injury status after MRI results for the Cavaliers playoff series. The post Toronto Raptors Announce Immanuel Quickley Injury Update Ahead of Cavaliers Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes earn ‘no pushovers’ props before Cavs playoff showdown

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A battle-hardened Toronto Raptors arrive to the postseason as the No. 5 seed from the East, but that is hardly enough for them to be counted among the conference’s elite. The Raptors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, and even Toronto fans will not be optimistic enough to see themselves as the favorites […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes earn ‘no pushovers’ props before Cavs playoff showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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DeMar DeRozan opens up about inspiring a young RJ Barrett

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On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-115. In the process, DeMar DeRozan continued to climb the all-time scoring list, passing Dominque Wilkins for 17th. Altogether, DeRozan scored 28 points. Afterward, Raptors forward RJ Barrett heaped praise on DeRozan, citing him as an inspiration growing up. Then, DeRozan was asked to respond to […] The post DeMar DeRozan opens up about inspiring a young RJ Barrett appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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