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Raptors identify areas to improve while down 2-0 to Cavs in series

The Toronto Raptors need to decrease turnovers and get more scoring from Brandon Ingram on Thursday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Raptors Notes: Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley

The Raptors got what they wanted from Brandon Ingram in Game 2 against the Cavaliers. Namely, more shots. They just didn’t get the results. Ingram attempted 15 shots after taking only nine in Game 1.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / April 22

Raptors’ Murray-Boyles deserves lion’s share of minutes in Game 3

“This one game that we played in the playoffs is equivalent to 15 or 20 games in the regular season (in terms of) how much you can learn.” If we’re to

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / April 22

Darko urges Poeltl to play more aggressively

With the series heading to Toronto, the Raptors head home down two games to none and game three will be a must-win game for the fifth seed of the Eastern Conference.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 22

Can Scottie Barnes & Brandon Ingram lead the Raptors back against the Cavs?

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman detail the latest for the Raptors. From Louis’ piece: “Toronto’s bone-headed turnovers hurt. Ingram’s complete absence from the game hurt worse.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 22

The Raptors are making the playoffs harder than they have to be

The playoffs are hard. The physicality is higher, the pace is slower, and the opposing team literally spends all their free time actively planning how to stop you from doing what you want to do.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 22

Five Burning Questions Ahead of Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 3

The Toronto Raptors are returning to Scotiabank Arena trailing 0-2 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but a simple look at the standings misses the tactical chess match unfolding under the surface.

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 22

'We Need Him': Raptors Rally Around Brandon Ingram Despite Shooting Struggles

In the high-stakes environment of a playoff push, every missed jumper feels magnified. For Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram, the rim has seemed a few inches smaller lately.

Brandon Ingram News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Brandon Ingram gets hammered for his ugly Game 2 performance

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is taking heat for both his performance in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals and what he said leading up to it.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 21

Is Jakob out of the series? How do the Raptors beat the Cavs?

Samson Folk is joined by Bob Schmidt of Fear the Fro podcast to talk about the series so far. From Samson’s piece: “The shot quality compared to game 1 was far worse, but unfortunately for the Raptors, both Harden & Mitchell are top class difficult shot makers and were putting on a show.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

The $104 million anchor weighing down Raptors vs. Cavs

On Monday evening, the Toronto Raptors fell behind 0-2 in their first round playoff series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers with an uninspiring 115-105 loss on the road.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 21

RJ Barrett Shares Veteran Blueprint for Raptors’ Postseason Turnaround

Following a grueling Game 2 loss, Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett, now the most seasoned playoff veteran on the roster in his seventh season, didn't mince words about the team's performance.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 21

It's Time for Raptors to Hit the Panic Button

The Toronto Raptors are trailing 0-2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers following a 115-105 loss in Game 2 inside Rocket Arena. While the score was a bit closer in Game 2 than it was in Game 1, some patterns continued that make it very difficult for the Raptors to come back in the series.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 21

Raptors had some bright spots in Game 2 loss

A five-point margin can seem pretty close. But when Cleveland’s backcourt makes impossibly difficult shots look easy – and Ingram has an off game – it was very difficult to break that buffer.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 21

Raptors will select 19th and 50th in the 2026 Draft

Currently, all the attention is on the Raptors surviving against the Cavaliers. However, the Raptors won the draw last night and will be selecting 19th and 50th in this year’s NBA Draft.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / April 21

Barnes finishes fifth in DPoY voting

All season, Scottie Barnes has been in contention for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Barnes, who posted a 110 defensive rating in the regular season, was listed fifth in voting for the DPoY award, behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, and Rudy Gobert.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 21

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

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.

RJ Barrett News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

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

NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 21

Raptors HC Calls Out Refs, Brandon Ingram Disappears, Mitchell-Harden Hunt Toronto: Moments You Missed From Cavs vs Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers now hold a commanding 2–0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors after a 115–105 Game 2 victory. But the final score barely scratches the surface of what actually unfolded on the court.

Brandon Ingram News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Raptors’ Darko Rajaković defends Brandon Ingram after rough Game 2 showing

Following the Toronto Raptors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup, Brandon Ingram became the center of attention when he pointed out his lack of touches late in their 126-113 defeat.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 20

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

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.

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.

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

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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.