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Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers — NBA team that defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 in a 2026 playoff opener.

2025-08-162026-05-22
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  1. May 2026
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  7. … or the first time since 2022. “That was our aspiration for the year,” Barnes said. “It’s a big relief.” Toronto, who came into the day in sixth in the East with a chance not only to rise but also to fall into the play-in tournament, will meet the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers …

    The Namibian

    Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth
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  15. … Their Democracy Collaborative has been at the forefront of the community wealth-building movement in the United States, where they have done outstanding work in, for example, Cleveland, Ohio. …

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Yesterday

  1. Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to level playoff series

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and provided nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to level their Western Conference finals series at 1-1.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. LeBron James undecided on future after Lakers playoff exit

    LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City, leaving the 41-year-old out of contract and uncertain whether to extend with the Lakers, seek a new team, or retire.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Rockets defeat Lakers in NBA playoff Game 4

    The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs, with Amen Thompson scoring 23 points. Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, putting them on the brink of advancing.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Lakers, Nuggets, Knicks, Cavaliers win NBA playoff openers

    LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-98, while the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 113-102, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 126-113 over the Toronto Raptors in opening games of the NBA playoffs.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. NBA playoffs set: Nuggets, Raptors, and conference contenders clinch

    The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

  1. NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder wins streak continues

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 11th straight victory, defeating the Washington Wizards 132–111. The game was marred by a first-half brawl that resulted in four player ejections.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Wembanyama leads Spurs to dominant win over Rockets

    Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 145-120 on Sunday, with six Spurs players reaching double figures in the win. The victory extended San Antonio's winning streak to 15 of their last 16 games as they remain near the top of the Western Conference.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Pistons beat Raptors despite suspensions ahead of All-Star break

    The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. NBA roundup: Knicks beat Lakers, extend winning streak

    The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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