Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Live Stream: April 26, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors are competing in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with a game scheduled for April 26, 2026, in Toronto. The matchup features the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, against the No. 5 seed, the Toronto Raptors.

The series is a best-of-seven format. The Cavaliers host Game 1, Game 2, Game 5, and Game 7, if necessary. The Raptors host Game 3, Game 4, and Game 6, if necessary. The game on April 26, 2026, is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET.

Series Background and Schedule

The postseason series began on April 18, 2026, with Game 1 held in Cleveland. The Cavaliers entered the playoffs with a regular-season record of 52-30, while the Raptors finished the regular season with a record of 46-36.

Broadcast coverage for the series has been distributed across multiple platforms. Game 1 and Game 3 were scheduled for Amazon Prime Video, while Game 2 was scheduled for Peacock. The game on April 26, 2026, is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN.

Team Statistical Comparison

During the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers averaged 119.5 points per game, compared to 114.6 points per game for the Toronto Raptors. Both teams maintained a field goal percentage of 48%.

In terms of rebounding and defense, the Cavaliers averaged 44.4 rebounds per game and 5.0 blocks per game. The Raptors averaged 42.1 rebounds per game and 4.8 blocks per game. The Raptors held a slight advantage in passing and steals, averaging 29.5 assists and 8.8 steals per game, while the Cavaliers averaged 28.3 assists and 8.5 steals per game.

Individual Player Performance

The Toronto Raptors’ offensive and defensive efforts were led during the regular season by B. Ingram, who averaged 21.5 points per game. S. Barnes contributed 7.5 rebounds per game, and I. Quickley averaged 5.9 assists per game.

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, D. Mitchell led the team in scoring with 27.9 points per game and also averaged 5.7 assists per game. E. Mobley led the team in rebounding, averaging 9.0 rebounds per game.

Injury Status

Both teams are managing several player injuries as the series progresses. The Toronto Raptors have listed Immanuel Quickley with a hamstring injury and Chucky Hepburn with a knee injury.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a more extensive injury list, including:

• Dean Wade: Ankle
• Dennis Schroder: Rest
• Keon Ellis: Knee
• Thomas Bryant: Calf
• Sam Merrill: Hamstring

These players were listed as game-time decisions or unavailable as of April 18, 2026.