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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden expect ‘forceful’ Cavs response to Raptors: ‘We ain’t got no choice’
After Game 3 went to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a pivotal opportunity to swing the momentum back in their favor in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 25
Two Cavaliers Who Cost Cleveland Most in Game 3 Loss
Ahead of Sunday’s pivotal Game 4, adjustments will need to be made for the Cleveland Cavaliers if they are to reclaim their two-game cushion over the Toronto Raptors.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 24
Expect Two Players' Roles to Look Very Different for Cavaliers in Game 4
The memories of the disastrous fourth quarter on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors will linger for a bit, but the Cleveland Cavaliers now have to focus on the task at hand for Game 4 on Sunday, and for two players in particular, they need to show their true worth.
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 24
Winners and Losers From the Cavaliers Game 3 Loss to the Toronto Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Toronto Raptors 126-104 in game three of the 2026 NBA playoffs first round. The Cavaliers still hold a 2-1 lead in the series, and will now dust themselves off and attempt to take a 3-1 series lead back to Cleveland for game five.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 24
Donovan Mitchell Said Something Interesting After Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 Loss
It was a fourth-quarter ambush that might change the outlook of the series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. With Game 3 nicely poised and the Cavs only down 83-81 going into the fourth quarter, they just needed a strong fourth quarter to go up 3-0 and put the Raptors on the brink of elimination.
James Harden News / Athlon Sports / April 24
NBA Reacts to James Harden Announcement After Cavaliers Lose to Raptors
The timing made the moment feel a little awkward. On a night when the Cleveland Cavaliers were trying to take full control of their first-round series, the focus briefly shifted to individual history.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 24
11 Takeaways from Cavs 126-104 Game 3 loss to Raptors: Is it time for Cavaliers to panic? 
If you were to draw up the worst-case scenario for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 — that didn’t involve injuries — it’d look pretty similar to what we saw.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 24
4 Major Reasons Why Cavaliers Got Blown Out In Game 3 By The Raptors
This was a nasty loss. After taking control of the series early with a 2-0 lead, Cleveland walked into Game 3 and got punched in the mouth by a Toronto team that played sharper, faster, and with way more urgency.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 23
Cavaliers' lack of pace, energy catches up in Game 3 loss to Raptors
It was close early, but you could almost see it right away — this would not be the Cavaliers’ night. Lots of first-quarter turnovers, not enough energy for a road playoff game, not enough production from their stars.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 23
Cavaliers Insider: What We Know After 2-0 Start in NBA Playoffs
Two games into the start of the NBA playoffs, one thing is crystal clear: the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a different class than the Toronto Raptors. Sure,
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 23
Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors Game 3: Preview, Breakdown
2-0. Only three higher seeded teams in the playoffs are up in their series 2-0. Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers both won their games at home out West, but the Cavs are the only guys out East to do the same.
Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / April 23
Cavs have a plan for keeping Jaylon Tyson informed about Jordyn during NFL Draft
INDEPENDENCE — Brothers Jaylon and Jordyn Tyson have a friendly wager on whether Jordyn will be a top-10 NFL Draft pick. Unfortunately, Jaylon won’t be able to go to the draft or even watch it on TV live to find out who wins the bet.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / April 23
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Jaylon Tyson: Matter of time before he has ‘big game’
It’s not been the best of days for Cavaliers youngster Jaylon Tyson. He’s played two playoff games … and scored a grand total of five points. In Game 1, he picked up three fouls in a matter of minutes while trying to defend Raptors forward Brandon Ingram.
Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / April 22
Kenny Atkinson predicts Cavs role player to breakout against Raptors
INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a comfortable 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors despite not getting consistent help outside of their star players.
Jaylon Tyson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Why Cavs think Jaylon Tyson is ‘due’ for breakout NBA playoff moment
Up two games on their opponents in their first-round NBA playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still building and adjusting on the fly against the Toronto Raptors.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 22
Cleveland's 2-0 Lead Against Raptors Changes Everything for Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers control their series with the Toronto Raptors so far holding a 2-0 advantage. While games are more difficult to win on the road, especially in the playoffs, the pressure now lies with the Raptors to make this series competitive.
LeBron James News / HITC / April 22
Why Cleveland Cavaliers chose LeBron James over ex-NBA star in his prime
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a defining decision early in LeBron James’ career, one that shaped the direction of the franchise. At the time, the team already had an established scorer in Ricky Davis, a player firmly in his prime and producing at a high level.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Cavaliers vs. Raptors – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 23)
The Cleveland Cavaliers were criticized as ‘soft’ by Kendrick Perkins earlier in the season. But midway into the postseason, the Cavs are looking like a daunting side.
Dean Wade News / The Lead / April 21
Dean Wade: Unsung Hero of the Cavaliers’ Early Playoff Success
The Cleveland Cavaliers have comfortably handled the Toronto Raptors through two games of the NBA Playoffs, with long-time Cav Dean Wade quietly making a significant impact.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Max Strus, Dean Wade
The Cavs knew coming in that the partnership between Donovan Mitchell and James Harden would take time. As Tony Pesta of Fear The Sword detailed, the two have combined for 112 points through the first two games of their playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, leaning heavily on communication to accelerate their chemistry.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Ingram disappears in Raptors' Game 2 loss to Cavaliers
When they traded for Brandon Ingram and gave him a big contract extension a year ago, the Toronto Raptors thought he was the missing piece. Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was just missing.
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