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James Harden Passes Dwyane Wade in Playoff Scoring Despite Cavaliers' Loss to Raptors

The timing made the moment feel a little awkward.

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NBA Fans React to Donovan Mitchell's Struggles as James Harden, Cavs Lose to Raptors in Game 3

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Cavaliers' big 3 of Mitchell, Harden and Mobley come up big in Game 2 win over Raptors

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Man United boss Michael Carrick praises 'big influence' Bruno Fernandes

The San Antonio Spurs visit the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series.

Celtics Wire · 21h

James Harden vows Cavs 'will respond.' They need him to answer. Opinion

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Cavaliers score, recap vs Raptors in Game 3 of NBA playoffs

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Immanuel Quickley out for rest of series against Cavaliers in Raptors injury crusher

Two-time All-Star forward Scottie Barnes led the way for Toronto on Thursday, setting career playoff highs in both points (33) and assists (11), while shooting 11-of-17 from the field.

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Raptors 126-104 Cavaliers (Apr 23, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers (Apr 29, 2026) Live Score - ESPN

Toronto neutralized James Harden. What can Cavs do? — Terry Pluto’s Scribbles

17. Barnes won this game for Toronto with his defense on Harden, along with scoring 33 points (11-for-17 shooting), passing for 11 assists and grabbing five rebounds. For the series, he’s averaging 26.7 points, 8.0 assists and shooting 56%. The Cavs have to go after Barnes like Barnes tormented Harden.

4don MSN

Cleveland’s all-in move for James Harden is paying off early—and raising the stakes

With Donovan Mitchell still leading the way, Harden has given the Cavaliers a new level of firepower that both guards hope leads to elusive postseason success.

5hon MSN

Cleveland takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Toronto

Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -3.5; over/under is 220.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series.

Yardbarker

Cleveland's 2-0 Lead Against Raptors Changes Everything for Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers control their series with the Toronto Raptors so far holding a 2-0 advantage. While games are more difficult to win on the road, especially in the playoffs, the pressure now lies with the Raptors to make this series competitive.