Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors: Playoff Schedule, TV & Streaming Details
The Eastern Conference first-round pairing between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors promises tension and contrast. The series matches Cleveland’s high-scoring attack with Toronto’s stingy defense. Below you will find Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors matchup information, including the playoff schedule and TV and streaming details.
Playoff schedule and broadcast info
All times Eastern. Games 5–7 are listed as if necessary. ESPN broadcasts may be available with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
| Game | Location | Date (ET) | Time | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ CLE | Sat., April 18 | 1:00 p.m. | Prime Video | Prime Video |
| 2 | @ CLE | Mon., April 20 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock / NBCSN | Peacock |
| 3 | @ TOR | Thu., April 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Prime Video | Prime Video |
| 4 | @ TOR | Sun., April 26 | 1:00 p.m. | ESPN | — |
| 5* | @ CLE | Wed., April 29 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 6* | @ TOR | Fri., May 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 7* | @ CLE | Sun., May 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
What to know about the Cavaliers
Cleveland enters as the No. 4 seed with a 52-30 regular-season record. Kenny Atkinson coaches a squad that finished fourth in points per game.
The team made a major midseason trade, sending Darius Garland away and acquiring James Harden. Cleveland improved after the All-Star break, posting an 18-9 record.
Across 26 starts for Cleveland, Harden averaged 20.5 points per game. His shooting splits were 46.6/43.5/84, with 7.7 assists and 3.2 turnovers per game.
Donovan Mitchell led the club in scoring at 27.9 points per game. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen anchor the defense in the frontcourt.
What to know about the Raptors
Toronto finished as the No. 5 seed on a 46-win campaign. The club improved by 16 victories from the prior year.
Under coach Darko Rajaković, the Raptors led the league in fast-break scoring. They also ranked third in assists and fourth in deflections.
The roster featured four players who averaged between 16 and 21 points per game. Brandon Ingram had a 37-point game on 30 shots in the most recent regular-season meeting.
Scottie Barnes shot over 50 percent from the field while contributing assists, steals and blocks. RJ Barrett made 57.2 percent of his two-point attempts, a season high.
Immanuel Quickley posted a career-best effective field-goal rate. He is listed day-to-day with a hamstring concern, as reported by Filmogaz.com’s Eric Koreen.
The offense heated up late, posting shooting splits near 50/36 percent in March and 53/41 in April. Despite that, the team went 11-11 during the stretch.
Season series and recent postseason history
Toronto swept the regular-season meetings, going 3-0. In the most recent matchup, Brandon Ingram scored 37 points on 30 shots. Donovan Mitchell struggled, shooting 6-for-20 overall and 3-for-15 from three.
Cleveland eliminated Toronto in three consecutive playoff series from 2016 through 2018. The last two of those postseason confrontations ended in sweeps.
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