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Cavs Seek 3-0 Lead Over Raptors, 12-Game Streak

4/24/2026

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Cavaliers Seek Sweep

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 on April 23, 2026, seeking a 3-0 series lead.
Cavaliers are 3-point favorites at –2.5 spread, –155 moneyline, with the over/under set at 221.5.
Cleveland holds a 12-game playoff winning streak against Toronto, tying the NBA’s longest.
Donovan Mitchell averages 31 points per game and is projected to score 30+ points.

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Mike Brown Extends

Coach Mike Brown will likely give Karl-Anthony Towns more minutes in Game 3 after sitting him long in Game 2.
The Knicks deal with Anunoby’s ankle issue while the Hawks, missing Jock Landale and using 6-foot-8 Onyeka Okongwu at center, face a size mismatch against the Knicks’ 7-foot men.
New York’s 40-2 record when leading by 12 points into the fourth quarter and its 14-board series advantage over Atlanta could decide Game 3.

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Cavaliers Seek Sweep

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 on April 23, 2026, seeking a 3-0 series lead.
Cavaliers are 3-point favorites at –2.5 spread, –155 moneyline, with the over/under set at 221.5.
Cleveland holds a 12-game playoff winning streak against Toronto, tying the NBA’s longest.
Donovan Mitchell averages 31 points per game and is projected to score 30+ points.

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