Raptors vs. Cavaliers: Live Updates Tonight on Peacock
Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their 2026 playoff series. The game tips at 7 p.m. ET and airs on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
Filmogaz.com will run a live blog for the night. Fans can follow Raptors vs. Cavaliers live updates and coverage tonight on Peacock through our feed.
Tonight’s schedule
The slate includes three playoff games across broadcast partners. All times listed are ET.
- Cleveland vs. Toronto — 7:00 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
- Atlanta vs. New York — 8:00 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.
- Minnesota vs. Denver — 9:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.
Entering Monday night, Cleveland, New York and Denver hold 1-0 leads in their series. Each matchup carries high stakes early in the 2026 playoffs.
Starting lineups and Game 1 statistics
Stats below reflect performances from Game 1. Cleveland won that game 126-113.
| Toronto Raptors (Game 1) | Cleveland Cavaliers (Game 1) |
|---|---|
| PG Jamal Shead — 17 pts, 5 3PM | PG James Harden — 22 pts, 10 ast |
| SG Brandon Ingram — 17 pts, 56 FG% | SG Donovan Mitchell — 32 pts, 4 3PM |
| SF RJ Barrett — 24 pts, 3 3PM | SF Dean Wade — 5 pts, game-high +20 |
| PF Scottie Barnes — 21 pts, 7 ast | PF Evan Mobley — 17 pts, 7 reb |
| C Jakob Poeltl — 6 reb, 2 blk | C Jarrett Allen — 10 pts, 7 reb |
Game 1 took place April 18, 2026, and set the tone for the series. Cleveland rode strong two-way play to the win.
Bench impact
Max Strus emerged as a key reserve for Cleveland in Game 1. He scored 24 points in 24 minutes.
Strus made four 3-pointers. He went 8-of-10 from the free throw line.
Series context
A 2-0 playoff lead is decisive historically. Teams with a 2-0 lead win the series 92.7% of the time.
In the West, Denver and Minnesota are deadlocked since 2023. The Nuggets and Timberwolves sit 9-9 against each other in playoff meetings over that span.
Injury report (April 20, 2026 / 6:15 ET)
- Immanuel Quickley — out for the Cavaliers.
- Thomas Bryant — out for the Cavaliers.
- Jock Landale — out for the Hawks.
- Onyeka Okongwu — available.
- OG Anunoby — probable for the Knicks.
- Anthony Edwards — questionable for the Timberwolves.
- Peyton Watson — out for the Nuggets.
Filmogaz.com will update this list as teams announce changes. Check our live coverage for real-time developments and game highlights.
