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Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 115-105 Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. 1. It wasn’t as convincing as the first time, but it was every bit as promising.

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Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers

For two players with a lot to prove in the playoffs, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have been a dynamic duo for the Cleveland Cavaliers through the first two games of their first-round series.

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Darko Rajakovic defends Brandon Ingram after Raptors’ Game 2 loss

In many ways, Brandon Ingram’s performance in Game 2 was the single most significant factor of the Toronto Raptors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. And his seven-point, 3-of-15 shooting, five-turnover performance came only shortly on the heels of Ingram seeming to call out his coach Darko Rajakovic when it came to his own usage in Game 1.

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The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 20

Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead

This one was a lot scrappier, maybe a bit more physical. But the Cavaliers would not be denied. That pretty much sums up their 115-105 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, taking a 2-0 first-round series lead.

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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.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Raptors throw kitchen sink, Ingram goes ice cold, and Poeltl hits the bench in Game 2 loss

Lots of talk about adjustments, playing harder, playing smarter, and the like. Lots of talk about playing to strengths, maintaining identity, and meeting the moment.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 20

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers made dramatic changes to their starting backcourt at the trade deadline.

Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead

Troubling update emerges about Joel Embiid’s status

The 'Last 15-assist game by NBA team' quiz

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Raptors injury news: Immanuel Quickley out for Game 2

Some terrible news ahead of Game 2. Toronto’s starting point guard remains out. We at RR, as well as many Raptors fans, were scratching our heads, wondering why Walter was left out of the starting line-up in Game 1.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Final Injury Report for Raptors-Cavaliers Game 2: Will Immanuel Quickley, Thomas Bryant Play?

The Toronto Raptors are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Raptors’ Xs and Os: Adjustments for Game 2

The week leading up to the Toronto Raptors’ first playoff series in four years provided plenty of time to theorize on how the two teams would potentially match up. Toronto’s path to a competitive series always appeared dark, treacherous, full of potential terrors.

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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.

Immanuel Quickley News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Raptors Announce Immanuel Quickley Injury Update for Game 2 vs. Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors will try to respond to the Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round playoff series when the series resumes on Monday.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Barnes: ‘They just got whatever they wanted’

It’s refreshing when NBA players share how they really feel. When asked why the Raptors didn’t play as hard as they could have, Scottie attempted to give an elaborate answer.

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Raptors vs. Cavs Game 2: Inside Cleveland’s Plan to Stifle Toronto’s Perimeter Attack

The Toronto Raptors may have kept things interesting in Game 1, but the Cleveland Cavaliers’ size and interior presence eventually proved too much to handle.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Raptors report card: regular season player grades

The Toronto Raptors are back in the post-season for the first time in four years. During the course of the year, the paths players took were anything but straight forward.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 20

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 2 Preview: 3 Keys to Neutralizing Cleveland’s Half-Court Dominance

After a tough 126–113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1, the Toronto Raptors face a pivotal Game 2 at Rocket Arena. Despite a regular-season sweep of the Cavs, the Raptors were systematically dismantled in the series opener, struggling to impose their identity on a revamped Cleveland roster, led by James Harden.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 19

Raptors Notes: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, lineup

The Raptors built their identity on defense and pace. Game 1 didn’t look like either. Toronto dropped a 126-113 road decision to the Cavaliers, and the bigger issue wasn’t just the score.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19

Cavs guard duo out for even more in Game 2 vs. Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers' starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden lived up to the hype in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series against the Toronto Raptors.