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Cavs vs. Raptors Game 1: How to watch, odds, and injury report

Yahoo Sports1h ago3 min readOriginal source →
Cavs vs. Raptors Game 1: How to watch, odds, and injury report

TL;DR

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the playoffs on April 18 at 1 PM ET. The Cavs are entering the game with a full roster, while the Raptors have Immanuel Quickley listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury.

Key points

  • Cavs vs. Raptors playoff game on April 18
  • Cavs have full roster for the first time this season
  • Raptors swept the regular season series against the Cavs
  • Cavs are favored by 8 points
  • Injury report includes Thomas Bryant out and Immanuel Quickley questionable
Cleveland CavaliersToronto Raptors

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 09: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors dive for a loose ball during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 09, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 09: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors dive for a loose ball during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 09, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 09: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors dive for a loose ball during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 09, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The wait is finally over. Playoff basketball is here, and it begins with a first-round matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. This season has been defined by injury for the Cavs. It started with Darius Garland and Max Strus missing the beginning of the season. Injury concerns for Garland partially led to them trading him for veteran guard James Harden. And injuries have made it difficult for us to get an idea of what this team looks like when they’re fully healthy. Fortunately for the Cavs, they’re heading into the postseason as healthy as they’ve been all year. For the first time all season, they will have their entire rotation available to them. It only took until game 83 for that to happen. The Raptors had the Cavs’ number during the regular season. They beat them all three matchups by simply outhustling them in transition and hitting tough mid-range jumpers. All three games came before December, when the Cavs were a much different team than they are now. Saturday afternoon will give us a much better idea of how these teams match up.

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**Who**: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors

**Where**: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH

**When**: Sat., April 18 at 1 PM

**TV**: Prime Video

**Point spread**: Cavs -8

**Cavs injury report**: Thomas Bryant – OUT (calf)

**Raptors injury report**: Immanuel Quickley – QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)

**Cavs expected** **starting lineup**: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

**Raptors expected starting lineup**: Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl

**Previous matchup**: The Raptors swept the three-game seaosn series. Here’s a look at both teams’ regular-season impact stats via Cleaning the Glass. | | Offensive Rating | Defensive Rating | Net Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Cavs** | 118.9 (8th) | 115 (15th) | +3.9 (9th) | | **Raptors** | 116.8 (13th) | 113.2 (7th) | +3.6 (11th) |

Q&A

What time is the Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 1?

The Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 1 is scheduled for April 18 at 1 PM ET.

What is the injury report for the Cavaliers and Raptors?

The Cavaliers have Thomas Bryant out due to a calf injury, while the Raptors have Immanuel Quickley listed as questionable with a hamstring issue.

Where can I watch the Cavaliers vs. Raptors playoff game?

The game will be broadcast on Prime Video.

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