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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.

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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.

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.

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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 / 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 20

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.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / April 20

How the Raptors can come back against the Cavaliers in Game 2

When the Toronto Raptors stepped into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ arena on Saturday, the 3 year playoff drought ended for the country of Canada, quickly replaced by a feeling of dread as the third quarter saw the Raptors begin to get blown out on the road.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 20

Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 2: Preview, matchup, what to expect

So far, so good for the Cavaliers. Game 1 felt controlled. Not flashy. Just… professional. They took away transition, forced the Toronto Raptors into half-court basketball and then beat them there, too.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / April 20

Scottie Barnes snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year finalist

The NBA announced finalists for seven individual awards on Sunday night, with winners starting to be revealed on April 20th. Defensive Player of the Year will be announced first, and honestly, it is pretty disappointing that Scottie Barnes is not getting more recognition.

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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.

Brandon Ingram News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Brandon Ingram reveals major adjustment needed after quiet Game 1 vs. Cavs

The Toronto Raptors and Brandon Ingram walked in refusing to back down from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ingram especially aimed to silence some critics. Now he and his team must adjust their game plan after taking the 126-113 loss Saturday.

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.

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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.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / April 19

Brandon Ingram discontent about low amount of shots in Game 1

The Raptors were battling hard on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening game of a best-of-seven series and headed into halftime trailing by just seven points.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 19

Raptors dominated by Cavs in Game 1

The Raptors came into the second half, down seven points. The Cavs immediately got off to a game-shifting 6-0 start, forcing Darko Rajakovic to take a timeout. Down 13, Evan Mobley twisted the dagger inside the Raptors by hitting a triple to cap off a 9-0 run.

Immanuel Quickley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Immanuel Quickley Game 2 injury update after Raptors miss him ‘big time’ in Game 1 vs. Cavs

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley missed Game 1 of the Raptors’ first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a hamstring injury.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 18

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.