The Toronto Raptors have evened their first-round NBA playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 2-2 after a hard-fought 93-89 victory in Game 4 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
The win came despite the Raptors shooting a franchise-low 13.3% from three-point range, the lowest percentage in a playoff win in NBA history, according to official league statistics verified through NBA.com.
Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 23 points, six rebounds and three three-pointers, although RJ Barrett added 20 points and Scottie Barnes contributed 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists in a balanced offensive effort.
On the Cavaliers’ side, Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and Darius Garland added 22, but Cleveland struggled with turnovers, committing 15 that Toronto converted into 20 points.
The game remained tightly contested throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points at any stage. Toronto held a 48-46 advantage at halftime before the Cavaliers took a 69-66 lead into the fourth quarter.
In the final period, the Raptors outscored Cleveland 27-20 to seize control, with key baskets from Ingram and Barrett in the closing minutes sealing the victory.
The Cavaliers had won the first two games of the series to take a 2-0 lead, but the Raptors responded with wins in Games 3 and 4 to force a decisive Game 5.
Prior to Game 4, Toronto faced a setback when guard Immanuel Quickley was ruled out due to a head injury sustained in practice, as confirmed by the team’s official injury report released Saturday.
With the series now tied, Game 5 will be played in Cleveland on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (23:30 UTC).
The winner of Game 5 will take a 3-2 series lead and return to Toronto for a potential Game 6 on Friday, May 1, 2026.
As the playoffs progress, both teams will look to adjust their strategies — Toronto aiming to maintain its defensive resilience despite shooting struggles, and Cleveland seeking to reduce turnovers and capitalize on its backcourt scoring.
Fans can follow updates through the NBA’s official website and the teams’ verified social media channels for real-time scores, injury news and scheduling information.
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