The 2026 NBA Playoffs are underway, and Canadian basketball fans are eagerly awaiting the Toronto Raptors' first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors, seeded fifth in the Eastern Conference, will face off against the fourth-seeded Cavaliers in a best-of-seven series that promises plenty of excitement.
Game 1 is set for today, April 18, in Cleveland. Raptors fans can catch the game on Prime at 1 p. m. ET. The series will then shift to Cleveland for Game 2 on Monday, April 20, before returning to Toronto for Games 3 and 4 on April 23 and 26, respectively.
Despite Cleveland's historical dominance over Toronto in the playoffs, the Raptors swept the regular-season series 3-0. However, it's worth noting that Cleveland acquired James Harden in February, changing the dynamic of the team. Key storylines to watch include how the Raptors will adjust their defence to contain Harden, and whether Toronto's strong team chemistry can overcome Cleveland's individual star power.
