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The Raptors improved, but Ingram doomed their Game 2 performance

The Raptors improved, but Ingram doomed their Game 2 performance

Scottie Barnes’ spidey senses are tingling. He peels away from the middle of the floor early and reaches a hand up to contest Jarrett Allen under the rim, holding the ball firm in the air as Allen squirms, trying to muscle it past him.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 21
3 Raptors Who Cost Toronto Most in Game 2 Loss vs. Cavaliers

3 Raptors Who Cost Toronto Most in Game 2 Loss vs. Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors are picking up the pieces after a 115-110 loss in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Rocket Arena. Wow, it was only a ten-point loss.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 21
Raptors film room: Brandon Ingram’s disastrous game

Raptors film room: Brandon Ingram’s disastrous game

The Raptors did a lot of things right in this game, but not enough to win. And most importantly, Brandon Ingram had one of his worst games ever. How does he respond in Toronto?

RJ Barrett News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Raptors’ RJ Barrett stops short of getting fined with Game 2 take vs. Cavaliers

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

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The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

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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NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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. 

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 20
Cavs handle Raptors’ rough stuff, stay in control

Cavs handle Raptors’ rough stuff, stay in control

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.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Donovan Mitchell has jokes after out-assisting James Harden in Game 2 vs. Raptors

Donovan Mitchell has jokes after out-assisting James Harden in Game 2 vs. Raptors

On Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliars fought tooth and nail against the Toronto Raptors to win Game 2 of the First Round 115-105. As a result, the Cavaliars take a commanding 2-0 series lead.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers 

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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LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 20
Darko Rajakovic defends Brandon Ingram after Raptors’ Game 2 loss

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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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Ingram disappears in Raptors' Game 2 loss to Cavaliers

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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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 20
Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead

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.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / April 20
Raptors throw kitchen sink, Ingram goes ice cold, and Poeltl hits the bench in Game 2 loss

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

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
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Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / April 20
Raptors injury news: Immanuel Quickley out for Game 2

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?

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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 20
Raptors vs. Cavs Game 2: Inside Cleveland’s Plan to Stifle Toronto’s Perimeter Attack

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19
Cavs guard duo out for even more in Game 2 vs. Raptors

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.

Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / April 18
Raptors’ Guard Immanuel Quickley Won’t Play In Game 1

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / April 17
Storylines abound as Scottie Barnes, Raptors open series at Cavs

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.

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