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On YouTubeToronto 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
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.
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?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 20
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / April 20
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
The Cleveland Cavaliers made dramatic changes to their starting backcourt at the trade deadline.
Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / April 20
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.
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.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 20
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / April 17
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.
Chris Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated
It is safe to say that the bridge between Chris Paul and the L.A. Clippers has been burnt to a crisp.
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