Playoffs guide: Cavaliers look to beat Raptors in Game 3

TL;DR

The Cleveland Cavaliers are aiming to defeat the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the playoffs, currently leading the series 2-0. This marks the Cavs' fourth consecutive playoff appearance since the LeBron James era.

Key points

Cavaliers lead the series 2-0 against Raptors
Cavaliers are in playoffs for fourth consecutive year
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are key players
Game 3 is scheduled for this weekend

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Playoffs guide: Cavaliers look to beat Raptors in Game 3 CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have been here before. In the post-post LeBron James era, the team has returned to the NBA playoffs for the fourth year in a row. But the question for all Cavs fans is how far is the team going to go? ‘Not fair for actual fans’: Cavs’ first playoff game this season is only on one streaming service The only way to get to the finals is to win three series. Last weekend, the Cavs started that journey and are now up 2-0 over the Toronto Raptors in round 1.

CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warm up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena on February 19, 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warm up prior to the game against the at Rocket Arena on February 19, 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images)