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Cavs break out their best, overwhelm Raptors in Game 1

It all came together for the Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Efficient. Smart. Tough. Kept Toronto off the offensive glass.

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Raptors Fall to Cavaliers in Game 1 Despite Strong Showing from Jamal Shead

The Toronto Raptors are taking one on the chin after a 126-113 Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers inside the Rocket Arena on Saturday afternoon. Despite sweeping the Cavs in the regular season series, the Raptors were unable to keep that streak going as the playoffs began.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / April 18

Raptors defense crumbles against Cavaliers backcourt in Game 1 loss

Both Darko Rajakovic & Kenny Atkinson were cagey about details, be it starting lineup info or schematics. Both cited playing to their strengths, player their games and maintaining focus.

James Harden News / Yardbarker / April 18

James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in win

James Harden passes Larry Bird on playoff scoring list in Cavaliers' blowout Game 1 win

The victory marked a successful franchise playoff debut for guard James Harden, who moved up the all-time playoff scoring list.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 18

Cavs-Raptors halftime dribbles

Random dribbles at halftime of the Cavaliers-Raptors Game 1 on Saturday afternoon at Rocket Arena. Cavs lead, 61-54. 1. The Cavs did a good job matching Toronto’s ultra-physical play early.

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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.

Immanuel Quickley News / Field Level Media / April 18

Raptors G Immanuel Quickley out for Game 1 vs. Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley will sit out Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon due to a strained right hamstring, head coach Darko Rajakovic announced.

Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors Republic / April 18

Raptors plan to keep Harden 'guessing'

The newest Cleveland Cavalier could be the most important one in this series and the potential focal point of the Raptors’ focus on defence, as coach Darko Rajakovic revealed how Toronto could keep him uncomfortable.

Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / April 18

Raptors’ Guard Immanuel Quickley Won’t Play In Game 1

Immanuel Quickley won’t play for the Raptors in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Cavaliers this afternoon, Michael Grange of Sportsnet tweets.

Kawhi Leonard News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Fred Van Vleet Reveals Raptors Locker Room's True Feelings to 2018 Kawhi Leonard Trade

When the Toronto Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard in 2018, it was not just fans who were stunned. According to Fred VanVleet, the move hit the Raptors locker room hard too because DeRozan was one of the most respected and well-liked players on the team.

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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.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / April 18

Expecting the best out of Yak and his back

For Jakob Poeltl, now is not the time for reflection and thinking about the Raptors’ success. “We’re trying to advance in the playoffs. We’re tryna make it to the Finals.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / April 18

Toronto has the advantage against Cleveland and here’s why

The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2025-2026 NBA Playoffs, drawing the matinee matchup in their best-of-seven series against the four-seed Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / April 17

Storylines abound as Scottie Barnes, Raptors open series at Cavs

Success came quickly for Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes, who won the Rookie of the Year award and got a taste of the playoffs four years ago.

Paul Pierce News / Hoops Wire / April 17

Paul Pierce predicts Cavs to make easy work of Raptors

Paul Pierce won a championship with the Celtics, so he knows playoff basketball. He has also watched the Cavaliers and Raptors this season. And he came out with a prediction that should please Cleveland fans.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 17

A Definitive History of Cavaliers vs. Raptors in the Playoffs

For the first time in eight years, the Toronto Raptors will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. The postseason rivalry between the Cavaliers and Raptors is one of the most statistically lopsided stretches in modern NBA history.

Brandon Ingram News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Raptors’ Brandon Ingram fires savage response to ‘idiots on social media’

The Toronto Raptors return to the NBA Playoffs spotlight for the first time since 2021-2022. Many across the roundball universe believe the No. 4 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are the far superior team, however.

Darko Rajakovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Darko Rajakovic shows zero fear over Cavs’ home-court advantage

The Toronto Raptors are coming into their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers without home-court advantage. The Cavs are the No.