The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 115-105 in Game 2, taking a 2-0 series lead in the NBA playoffs. Key players included Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley, who scored a combined 83 points.
Key points
Cavaliers won Game 2 against Raptors 115-105
Cavaliers lead the series 2-0
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley scored 83 points combined
Game 3 is on April 23 in Toronto
Cleveland led the game wire-to-wire
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 2 recap, instant reactions
The Cavs took advantage by defeating the Raptors 115-105 on Monday, April 20, at Rocket Arena, so Cleveland will take a 2-0 series lead across the U.S.-Canada border. Game 3 is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in Toronto.
Here are instant reactions and analysis from Game 2 between the Cavs and Raptors:
Q&A
What was the final score of Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 2?
The final score was Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105.
Who were the top scorers in the Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 2?
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley combined for 83 points.
When is Game 3 of the Cavaliers vs. Raptors playoff series?
Game 3 is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, in Toronto.
What is the current series lead in the Cavaliers vs. Raptors playoff series?
The Cavaliers lead the series 2-0.
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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A detail of the court signed by
Cleveland Cavaliers employees before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of t-shirts given to fans
before game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 1 photos
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 1 photos
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 1 photos
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 1 photos
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A detail of the court signed by
Cleveland Cavaliers employees before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 1 photos
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of t-shirts given to fans
before game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Cavs vs Raptors Game 2: Ryan Lewis' instant reaction
The backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden has been every bit as dynamic as the Cavs could have envisioned when they shook up the roster at the trade deadline. Kenny Atkinson has done well to rotate them so that at least one is always on the floor, giving the Cavs a constant source of consistent scoring ability at all times, and the Raptors simply haven't been able to match that firepower.
That's especially true with Brandon Ingram looking uncomfortable through the first two games. He's been a much smaller factor on offense than normal, as the Cavs have accomplished their primary defensive goal, which was to limit him as much as possible. Without him being an offensive force, the Raptors won't have the offensive ceiling to match Mitchell and Harden, especially when they have to resort to getting to the rim as much as possible, a strategy against which the Cavs are well-prepared to handle with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley inside the paint.
If those trends don't reverse course North of the border for Games 3 and 4, it could be a quick series, and the Cavs might pull off their second consecutive first-round sweep.
Cavs vs Raptors Game 2: Nate Ulrich's instant reaction
After the Cavs won Game 1, Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram lamented an interesting statistic: He had just nine field-goal attempts, including one in the second half, scoring 17 points in Cleveland's 126-113 triumph on April 18. Ingram noted Raptors coach Darko Rajaković wanted to use him as a screener. And Ingram concluded, "At the end of the day, me shooting nine shots is not going to win basketball games."
Heading into Game 2, the Cavs were bracing for a much heavier dose of offense from Ingram. However, Ingram went scoreless on 0-of-6 shooting from the field in the first half of Game 2. He shockingly didn't make a field goal until 9:50 left in the third quarter. Through three quarters, he had four points on 2-of-11 shooting from the floor. He finished with seven points on 3-for-15 shooting from the floor.
Ingram is clearly in a slump at the worst time, but the Cavs have made life difficult on him, too. It's hard to overstate how valuable forward Dean Wade's defense has been to Cleveland, especially while Wade has served as the primary defender against Ingram. Anyone who has paid attention to the Cavs this season knows the biggest question mark about their chances to produce a deep playoff run centers on their defense. Wade is their best perimeter defender. He's also their most versatile defender. He has a long injury history, but if he can remain available this postseason, it could be a significant boost for Cleveland.
