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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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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.

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.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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.

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 21

Raptors film room: Brandon Ingram’s disastrous game

The Raptors did a lot of things right in this game, but not enough to win. And most importantly, Brandon Ingram had one of his worst games ever. How does he respond in Toronto?

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

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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

The '40-point NBA games since 1976-77' quiz

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.

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.

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers

Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks

NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

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NBA News / Raptors HQ / April 20

Cavaliers take Game 2 against the Raptors as series moves to Toronto

Change. That’s what Game 2 was meant to bring after Saturday’s rough showing against Cleveland. That might have looked like a bigger role for Brandon Ingram, more responsibility for CMB, or any number of defensive changes to better contain James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.

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