Here are Game 4 predictions from Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich:
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) tries to dribble past Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Q&A
What was the outcome of Game 3 between the Cavaliers and Raptors?
The Raptors won Game 3, breathing new life into the series.
When is Game 4 of the Cavaliers vs Raptors playoff series?
Game 4 is set for April 26 at 1 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena.
What did James Harden say about the Cavaliers' performance?
James Harden vowed that the Cavaliers would respond to their Game 3 loss.
What factors contributed to the Cavaliers' loss in Game 3?
The Cavaliers noted a lack of 'force' as a key factor in their Game 3 loss.
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TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 23: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up ahead of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during warm up before game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during warm up before game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliersguard Dennis Schroder (8) during warm up before game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 3 photos
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) tries to dribble past Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 3 photos
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) tries to dribble past Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 3 photos
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 23: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up ahead of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during warm up before game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 3 photos
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during warm up before game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 3 photos
Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliersguard Dennis Schroder (8) during warm up before game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Cavs vs Raptors Game 4 predictions
Lewis: The Cavaliers took a punch and were outmuscled in Game 3 on the road. James Harden never looked comfortable. And the Raptors received strong performances from their starters, along with some excellent contributions off the bench.
Both teams have signs of optimism, in ways, heading into Game 4.
For the Cavs, it's that despite finishing with 22 turnovers, Game 3 was still in doubt well into the fourth quarter, which probably shouldn't have been the case, though the Raptors did pull away with a flurry of 3-pointers. For the Raptors, it's that the series is at 2-1 and Brandon Ingram has yet to get going. Dean Wade deserves a great deal of credit for that, but players of Ingram's caliber often eventually "find their levels," as former Guardians manager Terry Francona used to say. And even if he doesn't, Scottie Barnes and Co. showed they can work around that with enough physicality.
Game 4 might be the one that truly goes down to the wire. Raptors 112, Cavaliers 110
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) reacts after a collision with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) left Mitchell on the floor during Game 3 of an NBA playoffs first-round series April 23, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario.
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) reacts after a collision with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) left Mitchell on the floor during Game 3 of an NBA playoffs first-round series April 23, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario.
Raptors vs Cavs Game 4 predictions
Ulrich: The crystal ball originally showed this would be a seven-game series, but we figured it might be defective and asked for a refund after the Cavs completely controlled Game 1 and Game 2 in Cleveland. After seeing how the Raptors were revived during Game 3 in Toronto, it's fair to wonder if the crystal ball actually worked well all along.
On the other hand, a bunch of factors worked in favor of the Raptors in Game 3, and it's hard to be convinced they're sustainable.
The Raptors dominated the Cavs down the stretch of Game 3, but some of Toronto's performances had outliers written all over them. No one should expect Raptors rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles to score 22 points or grab five of his eight rebounds in the fourth quarter again. Toronto forward Jamison Battle caught fire with all 14 of his points in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and the former Ohio State player may never match 5-of-5 shooting from the field (4 of 4 on 3-pointers) in a single quarter for the rest of his NBA career.
What also should trigger the fluke detector is Cavs guards James Harden (18 points) and Donovan Mitchell (15 points) simultaneously struggling mightily on offense. The Cavs are talking a good game about needing to be the aggressor to bounce back in Game 4. This is a guess they will be mature enough to back it up. Cavs 114, Raptors 108
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal.
