Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 3 of the NBA playoffs against the Cavaliers due to a right hamstring strain. He has been ruled out after previously being listed as questionable.
Key points
Immanuel Quickley ruled out for Game 3
Quickley has a right hamstring strain
Cavaliers lead the series 2-0
Game 3 scheduled for April 23 at 8 p.m.
Darko Rajaković is the Raptors' head coach
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Darko Rajaković
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Quickley (right hamstring strain) has been ruled out for Game 3 after sitting out the first two games of the best-of-seven first-round series, Raptors coach Darko Rajaković said during pregame media availability. Quickley had been listed as questionable to play in Game 3.
The Cavs won Game 1 and Game 2 in Cleveland to take a 2-0 series lead before heading to Canada. Game 3 is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Scotiabank Arena.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes around Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 and Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
Q&A
Why is Immanuel Quickley missing Game 3 against the Cavaliers?
Immanuel Quickley is missing Game 3 due to a right hamstring strain.
What is the current series score between the Raptors and Cavaliers?
The Cavaliers lead the series 2-0 after winning Game 1 and Game 2.
When is Game 3 of the Raptors vs Cavaliers playoff series scheduled?
Game 3 is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.
Who is the head coach of the Toronto Raptors?
The head coach of the Toronto Raptors is Darko Rajaković.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 2 photos
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes around Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 and Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 2 photos
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes around Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 and Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 2 photos
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 2 photos
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2026 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)
Cavs vs. Raptors Game 3 injury report
The Cavs initially listed backup center Thomas Bryant (left calf strain) as questionable for Game 3, but they upgraded his status to probable on the afternoon of April 23. Bryant sat out the first two games of the series and the final four games of the regular season.
No other Cavs players appeared on the injury report ahead of Game 3.
Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) passes the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) passes the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Raptors vs. Cavs Game 3 injury report
Quickley isn't the only player on Toronto's injury report. Raptors backup guard Ja'Kobe Walter (illness) is listed as questionable to play in Game 3.
Immanuel Quickley injury
Backup point guard Jamal Shead started Game 1 and Game 2 in place of Quickley.
Quickley left the Raptors' regular-season finale April 12 against the Brooklyn Nets with his hamstring injury. He also has been dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
