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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.

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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.

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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.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Why Cleveland Cavaliers chose LeBron James over ex-NBA star in his prime

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 21

How the NBA’s most dangerous backcourt is learning each other on the fly

You can’t fake chemistry. It’s an intangible thing that’s so vital to playing winning basketball, you almost wonder why it isn’t mentioned more often. You can’t win a championship without rapport and trust.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 21

Three Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 2 Win Over Toronto Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers pushed out to a comfortable 2-0 lead with a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. James Harden used a mixed bag of a night to end the bout with 28 points and a game-leading five steals.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 21

Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed en route to a 115-105 win over the Toronto Raptors and a 2-0 series lead. Three players scored over 25 points and the Cavs seem to be playing their best basketball of the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 21

Kenny Atkinson Sees Difference in Donovan Mitchell After Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ dominant Game 2 victory over the Toronto Raptors saw Donovan Mitchell drop 30 points in a sublime showing. But away from his tally, head coach Kenny Atkinson saw something else that he liked about his superstar.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden give unheralded Cavs teammate flowers after Game 2 win vs. Raptors

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley all starred for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors, but each of them, to a man, went out of their way to praise Dean Wade for the job he’s done in the first two meetings in this first-round NBA playoff series.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson credits Cleveland for overcoming Raptors punches in Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the driver’s seat. After a hard-fought 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, the Cavs hold a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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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