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The Cleveland Cavaliers opened the playoffs with a bang, easily handling the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 with a 126-113 victory.
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden worked great in their first playoff game together, combining for 54 points with four threes each. Cleveland was up big 21 points after three quarters allowing the team to ease to the win in the fourth.
However, that was just Game 1, so the Raptors have more opportunities to get back into the series. Toronto's offense was pretty efficient in the first game, but the defense left a lot to be desired as it allowed the Cavaliers to score at least 35 points in two separate quarters, which buried the team in its comeback attempt.
Game 2 will once again take place in Cleveland before the series shifts to Toronto for the next two games. The Raptors will need to find a way to win at least one road game in order to win this series.
Here's what you need to know about Monday's matchup between the Cavs and Raptors, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Cavs vs. Raptors on today?
- TV channel: NBCSN
- Live stream: Peacock
Cavs vs. Raptors Game XX will be broadcast by NBCSN and will stream live on Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.
Cavs vs. Raptors start time
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between Cavaliers and Raptors is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cavs vs. Raptors series schedule
| April 18 | Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113 | — | — |
| April 20 | Game 2: Raptors at Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| April 23 | Game 3: Cavaliers at Raptors | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
| April 26 | Game 4: Cavaliers at Raptors | 1 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| April 29 | Game 5: Raptors at Cavaliers* | TBA | TBA |
| May 1 | Game 6: Cavaliers at Raptors* | TBA | TBA |
| May 3 | Game 7: Raptors at Cavaliers* | TBA | TBA |
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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