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Raptors Edge Cavs 93-89, Tie Series Despite 13% 3-Point Shooting

4/28/2026

Summary

Raptors Tie Series

The Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 in Game 4 on April 26 2026, tying the series 2-2.
Toronto shot 4-of-30 (13.3%) from three, the lowest three-point rate for any playoff win with >=25 attempts.
The Raptors forced 17 Cavaliers turnovers, generating 22 transition points that offset their 27% field-goal shooting.
Cleveland committed 18 turnovers and shot 10-of-40 (25%) from three, its worst three-point showing, with Game 5 set for Cleveland on Wednesday.

Summary

Cavaliers Favored

BetMGM Sportsbook lists the Cavaliers as a 9.5-point favorite with a -400 moneyline versus Toronto’s +310, and sets the Game 5 over/under at 215.5 points.
ESPN gives the Cavaliers a 61% win probability and the Raptors 39%, with a statistical simulation predicting a 75% chance for Cleveland to advance and 25% for Toronto.
The point spread and moneyline odds indicate bookmakers expect a decisive Cleveland victory in the upcoming matchup.

History

Historical Context

In 1979 the NBA added the three-point line, and teams attempted only 2.8 shots per game. Decades of influence from the ABA and later stars such as Stephen Curry pushed league averages to about 32 attempts by 2018-19. The 2026 Raptors’ 13.3% shooting in Game 4 against the Cavaliers shows that even modern teams can still echo those early-era struggles.

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Raptors Tie Series

The Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 in Game 4 on April 26 2026, tying the series 2-2.
Toronto shot 4-of-30 (13.3%) from three, the lowest three-point rate for any playoff win with >=25 attempts.
The Raptors forced 17 Cavaliers turnovers, generating 22 transition points that offset their 27% field-goal shooting.
Cleveland committed 18 turnovers and shot 10-of-40 (25%) from three, its worst three-point showing, with Game 5 set for Cleveland on Wednesday.

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