Cavaliers-Raptors Game 2: Cleveland takes control of the series
Harden and Mitchell were too much for the Raptors in Game 2, and Toronto needs to find an answer to get back in the series.
www.nba.comThe latest Raptors vs. Cavaliers news is that Cleveland beat Toronto 115-105 in Game 2 on April 20 and took a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley powered the win, while Toronto continues to look for answers before Game 3 in Toronto on Thursday.[2][3]
What changed
Cleveland’s star trio combined for 82 to 83 points across the main recaps, with Mitchell scoring 30, Harden 27 to 28, and Mobley 25. The Cavaliers have now won 12 straight playoff games against the Raptors, matching an NBA postseason record for consecutive wins over one opponent. Toronto did get stronger play from Scottie Barnes, who scored a playoff career-high 26, and RJ Barrett added 22, but Brandon Ingram struggled on 3-for-15 shooting.[3][2]
Injury note
A key Toronto storyline is Immanuel Quickley, who was listed as out for Game 2 with a right hamstring sprain after being questionable earlier. That absence has made it harder for the Raptors to stabilize their backcourt and generate easier offense.[4][10]
Next game
Game 3 is set for Thursday, April 23, in Toronto, and it now looks like a must-turnaround spot for the Raptors. Cleveland, meanwhile, is in clear control of the series heading north.[9][2]