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Cavaliers host Raptors in NBA Playoffs Game 1

sportsApr 18, 202646138

The 2026 NBA Playoffs open in Cleveland on April 18 when the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers host the No. 5 Toronto Raptors in Game 1 at 1:00 PM ET on Prime. Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers while Brandon Ingram headlines the Raptors in the first-round matchup. Toronto is seeking its first playoff series win since 2020, and Cleveland aims to build on last season's run to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game 1 begins a closely seeded 4-versus-5 series that officially launches the Eastern Conference first round.

Key Highlights

Game 1 is April 18 at 1:00 PM ET in Cleveland.
No. 4 Cavaliers (Donovan Mitchell) host No. 5 Raptors (Brandon Ingram).
Toronto seeks its first playoff series win since 2020.
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