TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors look to extend their season when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
The Cavaliers took a 3-2 series lead and pushed the Raptors to the brink of elimination with a 125-120 win at home on Wednesday.
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The Raptors have proven to be a match for the heavily favored Cavaliers, who boast a lineup featuring stars James Harden, Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell.
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Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles have led a Raptors team that has played tough defense and kept Cleveland’s stars off balance.
But Cleveland isn’t trailing in the series, and even if the Raptors win tonight, they’ll have to beat the Cavs on the road on Sunday. And Toronto could be without All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, who left Game 5 with a heel injury.
Cleveland holds a 10-0 postseason record at home against Toronto, dating back to the LeBron James-dominated streak from 2016-18.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on May 1, 2026.
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