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3 Things That Will Decide Game 5 For Raptors vs. Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors are entering the most important matchup of the season with Game 5 in a series that's all tied up against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the Cavs took a 2-0 lead against the Raptors, Toronto evened things up when the series moved to Canada.

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NBA cites seven missed calls in final two minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors

The Cavaliers let one slip away in Game 4. The Raptors had something to do with that. Apparently, so did the officials. According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report, the officials missed seven calls in the closing stretch of Cleveland’s 93-89 loss, a game that evened the series at 2-all.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 27

NBA Announces Seven Mistakes in Cavaliers' Loss to Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers–Toronto Raptors series has become more interesting, as the latter were able to turn it into a three-game affair by winning the fourth encounter at Scotiabank Arena.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 27

Why the 76ers need to seriously consider trading Joel Embiid

With the Philadelphia 76ers on the verge of elimination, there's something that's become increasingly clear about the future of the franchise.

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How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 27

'Swarming' Raptors Using Defensive Chaos to Their Advantage

The Toronto Raptors have long searched for a consistent identity during this transitional phase, but in their Game 4 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, they found it on the defensive end.

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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 27

The Raptors are winning the Battle of the Bigs

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman detail the latest in the Raptors series. From Samson’s piece: “Clutch time. Winning time. Murray-Boyles, ever the hero, kept grabbing offensive rebounds, kept providing the churn to allow the Raptors to keep inch-worming their way back into things.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Raptors’ Brandon Ingram reveals GloRilla ‘lit him up’ after viral comments

After joking that GloRilla would get on Brandon Ingram’s “nerves” before the Toronto Raptors’ Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he recognized his mistake.

Scottie Barnes News / Trade Talk Sports / April 27

Raptors Coach Heaps Praise on Scottie Barnes Amid Playoff Surge

Things were looking bleak for the Toronto Raptors heading home down 2–0 after two relatively lopsided losses to the Cavaliers in Cleveland. A lot needed to change for them to get back into the series, and while the home confines of Scotiabank Arena certainly helped, much of the credit should go to their superstar, Scottie Barnes.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 27

The Raptors and Murray-Boyles teach the meaning of fandom in Game 4

“He got it. Hard! He just shake the basket,” says my four-year-old son Elliott as Scottie Barnes dunks in transition. Later, Barnes dunks again, this time because his hot 3-point shooting so far in the series has forced a closeout.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 27

3 Takeaways From Raptors' Epic Game 4 Victory vs. Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors are all square with the Cleveland Cavaliers after a Game 4 win inside Scotiabank Arena by the score of 93-89. The victory marked the second straight for the Raptors as they defended homecourt with honour.

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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 / Raptors Republic / April 27

Raptors film room: 8 plays that helped them steal Game 4

Game 4 was a Herculean effort. Everyone had to step up to pull out the win. The Raptors won a game where they shot 32% from the field. How? Defense. Here are the 8 plays that shaped the game: Here is Samson with the recap: Clutch time.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes challenged by Darko Rajakovic after heroic Game 4 vs. Cavs

Not too many fans gave the Toronto Raptors a fighting chance to take their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially after they had gone down 2-0 in the 2026 NBA playoffs.

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Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Collin Murray-Boyles can’t help but smile after playoff breakout vs. Cavs

The Toronto Raptors evened the series up at two games apiece in their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and helping lead the way was rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles who has been having an incredible postseason for his first go-round.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Raptors make NBA playoff history in Game 4 win vs. Cavs

It wasn’t pretty by any means, but the Toronto Raptors somehow escaped Game 4 with a much-needed victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first round playoff series is now tied 2-2 heading back to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 5, and this series feels very much up in the air given everything we’ve seen.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles makes franchise history with Game 4 masterpiece vs. Cavs

Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles made franchise history while helping his team even their best-of-7 series, 2-2, in an 89-93 win against the Cleveland Cavs in Game 4.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26

Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win

The Toronto Raptors evened their Eastern Conference first round series on Sunday despite a performance that went into the record books for the wrong reasons.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26

Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off upset

Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off playoff upset

The Toronto Raptors are beginning to lock down Cleveland Cavaliers guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, which may turn the tide in their first-round playoff series.

Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 26

Raptors win low-scoring Game 4 over Cavaliers to level series

Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes each scored 23 points Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Raptors held off the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 93-89, to even the best-of-seven first-round playoff series at 2-2.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 26

Cavs-Raptors Game 4 halftime dribbles

Random dribbles following the first half of Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Raptors on Sunday in Toronto. Raptors lead, 38-36. 1. Yes, you read that score right.

Immanuel Quickley News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Raptors Game 4: Will Immanuel Quickley Play?

The Toronto Raptors are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Toronto enters Sunday’s game trailing 1-2 in the series after defeating Cleveland at home in Game 3 on Thursday night.

Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / April 25

Raptors' Immanuel Quickley ruled out for remainder of first round

Immanuel Quickley has been ruled out for the rest of the Raptors‘ first-round series against the Cavaliers.

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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.