{"id":641897,"date":"2026-05-02T00:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T00:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/641897\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T00:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T00:17:26","slug":"cavaliers-vs-raptors-game-6-live-score-updates-highlights-from-2026-nba-playoffs-first-round-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/641897\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> try to steal the opening-round series on the road over the Toronto Raptors<\/a> in Game 6 on Friday night. This is the perfect oppotunity to make a statement in the East and not turn this into a do-or-die Game 7 situation.<\/p>\n

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Don’t expect the Raptors to lay down and let the Cavs pass in this one. On the other hand, the Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 125-120 in the last matchup on Wednesday. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 23 points, and RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 25.<\/p>\n

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors live updates, highlights from Game 6 of NBA playoffs<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-1:20: RJ Barrett makes a running layup.<\/p>\n

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1st Qtr-2:38: Evan Mobley makes a hook shot with Dennis Schroder with the assist.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-3:56: Scottie Barnes makes a pull up 11-foot jumper.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-4:18: Max Struss makes a 23-foot three-point shot.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-5:53: Ja’Kobe Walter makes a 26-foot three-point shot.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-6:56: Scottie Barnes makes a 17-foot shot.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-7:36: Jamison Battler makes a 25-foot three-point shot. That caps four back-to-back three-point possessions for both teams.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-8:44: Max Struss makes a 26-foot three-point shot.<\/p>\n

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1st Qtr-9:13: Donovan Mitchell makes a 26-foot three-point shot.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-10:18: Scottie Barnes makes a 1-foot dunk.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-10:33: James Harden called for a technical foul for tripping. Officials review. Call is changed to double technicals. The intensity and aggressive play are present early.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-10:56: Jamal Shead makes a 27-foot three-point shot.<\/p>\n

1st Qtr-11:42: Evan Mobley with a no look pass to a cutting Jarrett Allen who reverse dunks. Allen took an awkward fall. Toronto had a 5 on 4 advantage on the other end as Allen stayed flat on the floor. Allen seemed alright on the next possession.<\/p>\n

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How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) vs. Toronto Raptors (2-3) Game 6 NBA PlayoffsFriday, May 1Tip-off: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: Amazon Prime\u00a0
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