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The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling in their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers easily handled the Raptors 115-105 in Game 2 at Rocket Arena to go up 2-0.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland in scoring Tuesday with 30 points, while James Harden dropped 28 points and Evan Mobley added 25 points.
Now the series heads to Toronto for Game 3, giving the Raptors plenty of opportunities to get back into it with a win at home in Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes was the leading scorer for Toronto in their last game, dropping 26 points in Game 2, while RJ Barrett was the top contributor in Game 1 with 24 points. The Raptors will need a full team effort to get a win on Thursday night.
One key matchup that might significantly impact Toronto's trajectory is Brandon Ingram vs. Dean Wade. At 6-foot-8, Ingram is usually used to rising above his defenders for clean mid-range shots. Much like Kevin Durant, Ingram is a skilled assassin in that area of the court, often making shots regardless of his defenders' contesting. However, Wade's physical and aggressive strategy to deny Ingram the ball has challenged the star forward. Ingram scored 17 points in Game 1 but had only seven points in Game 2. If he is able to bounce back in Game 3, Ingram might be able to contribute enough to get Toronto a win at home.
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Raptors, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Raptors vs. Cavs on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Prime Video
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 3 will not air on traditional television but will stream live on Prime Video.
Watch select 2026 NBA Playoffs games exclusively on Prime Video, which is included in the 30-day free trial for new Amazon Prime customers.
Raptors vs. Cavs start time
- Date: Thursday, April 23
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Cavaliers and Raptors is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Raptors vs. Cavs series schedule
| April 18 | Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113 | — | — |
| April 20 | Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105 | — | — |
| 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 |
* If necessary
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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