The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena on Monday night for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round series. After a dominant opening performance, Cleveland looks to take a commanding 2–0 series lead before heading north of the border.
Cleveland enters Game 2 with significant momentum following a 126–113 victory in Game 1. Donovan Mitchell continued his postseason brilliance, scoring 32 points and extending his NBA record to nine consecutive series openers with at least 30 points. The Cavaliers‘ late-season additions paid off immediately, as James Harden orchestrated the offense with 22 points and 10 assists.
Max Strus provided a playoff career-high 24 points off the bench. Cleveland’s defense was the story of the second half, limiting the league’s top transition offense to just three fast-break points.
The Raptors are looking to bounce back after their first postseason appearance since 2022 was spoiled by an underwhelming third quarter. RJ Barrett (24 points) and Scottie Barnes (21 points) led the way, but the absence of starting point guard Immanuel Quickley proved costly for Toronto’s floor spacing. While Brandon Ingram is expected to play without restrictions, the Raptors must find a way to penetrate Cleveland’s elite rim protection to even the series.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- National Broadcast: NBC, Peacock
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Where to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers For Free?
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Where To Watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers Across The Globe?
United States
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBC, Peacock, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: Sportsnet, TSN, NBA League Pass
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 12:00 AM GMT
- Channel: TNT Sports, NBA League Pass
Australia
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST
- Channel: ESPN, NBA League Pass
Germany
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: DAZN, NBA League Pass
France
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: beIN Sports, NBA League Pass
Spain
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: Movistar+, NBA League Pass
Italy
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: Sky Italia, NBA League Pass
India
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass
Brazil
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: ESPN, Prime Video, NBA League Pass
Mexico
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: ESPN, Star+, NBA League Pass
Japan
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: Rakuten TV, NBA League Pass
Philippines
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: TV5, NBA TV Philippines, NBA League Pass
Singapore
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: StarHub, Singtel, NBA League Pass
Projected Starting Lineups For Raptors vs. Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors
- PG: Jamal Shead (if Quickley is out)
- SG: RJ Barrett
- SF: Brandon Ingram
- PF: Scottie Barnes
- C: Jakob Poeltl
Cleveland Cavaliers
- PG: James Harden
- SG: Donovan Mitchell
- SF: Dean Wade or Isaac Okoro
- PF: Evan Mobley
- C: Jarrett Allen
Injury Report For Raptors vs. Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors
- Immanuel Quickley (PG): QUESTIONABLE (Right hamstring strain)
- Brandon Ingram (SF): AVAILABLE (No restrictions)
- Scottie Barnes (PF): AVAILABLE (Cleared)
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Thomas Bryant (C): OUT (Left calf strain)
- Max Strus (SF): AVAILABLE (No injury designation)
- Donovan Mitchell (SG): AVAILABLE (Cleared)
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Head to Head
While the Toronto Raptors swept the 2025–26 regular-season series 3–0. The Cavaliers have won 11 consecutive playoff games against the Raptors dating back to 2016 and lead the all-time playoff series 13-2.
Prediction For Raptors vs. Cavaliers
The outcome of Game 2 largely depends on Immanuel Quickley’s health. Without their primary floor spacer, the Raptors struggled to create high-quality looks against Cleveland’s defense. Given the Cavaliers’ current offensive rhythm, shooting 55% from the floor and 50% from deep in the opener, they are well-positioned to hold home court. Expect James Harden to continue exploiting the Raptors’ backcourt rotations to secure a 2–0 series lead.
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 115 – Raptors 106
