The Toronto Raptors are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Toronto enters Monday’s game trailing 0-1 in the series after losing Game 1 on the road to Cleveland on Saturday afternoon.
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In Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1, RJ Barrett led the way for the Raptors as he recorded 24 points and three rebounds while Scottie Barnes added 21 points and seven assists of his own.
Now Toronto will try to bounce back in Game 2 on the road on Monday as they try to pick up a victory and tie the series 1-1 before heading home for Game 3.
On the other side, Cleveland enters Monday’s contest with a 1-0 series lead after defeating the Raptors in Game 1 at home on Saturday afternoon.
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Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 32 points, three rebounds and four assists while James Harden recorded 22 points and 10 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 2 on Monday night, both squads may be without one of their key players due to injury.
For the Raptors, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed guard Immanuel Quickley as questionable.
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Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5)Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto has listed Quickley as questionable due to a right hamstring strain that he suffered in the Raptors’ regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets and he is in danger of missing his second straight game after sitting out Game 1 on Saturday.
If Quickley is sidelined once again, Jamal Shead and Ja’Kobe Walter could both continue to have increased roles.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Thomas Bryant Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers also have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out center Thomas Bryant.
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (3)Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Cleveland has ruled out Bryant due to a left calf strain as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest.
With Bryant still sidelined, Larry Nance Jr. could continue to have a larger role off the bench while the Cavaliers will likely continue to heavily rely on Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the frontcourt.
Fans can catch Game 2 of the first-round series between the Raptors and Cavaliers from Cleveland on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
