Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series

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The Cleveland Cavaliers try to steal the opening-round series on the road over the Toronto Raptors 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.

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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.

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors live updates, highlights from Game 6 of NBA playoffs

More updates once the 3rd Qtr begins.

Team Stats

1st Half Stats

CLE

TOR

FG

17-38

22-42

Field Goal %

45

52

3PT

5-18

9-18

Three Point %

28

50

FT

12-16

8-8

Free Throw %

75

100

Rebounds

21

15

Offensive Rebounds

6

4

Defensive Rebounds

15

11

Assists

10

16

Steals

4

8

Blocks

2

2

Total Turnovers

10

7

Points Conceded Off Turnovers

14

6

Fast Break Points

1

13

Points in Paint

22

26

Fouls

10

12

Technical Fouls

1

1

Flagrant Fouls

0

0

Largest Lead

6

10

Percent Led

40

54

Toronto leads Cleveland 61-51 at the half. 

2nd Qtr-0:51: Jamal Shead makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

2nd Qtr-2:40: Ja’Kobe Walter makes a 27-foot three-point shot.

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2nd Qtr-3:37: RJ Barrett makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

2nd Qtr-4:45: Ja’Kobe Walter makes a 22-foot three-point shot.

2nd Qtr-7:04: Scottie Barnes makes a running dunk. He then followed that up by blocking a James Harden jumpshot on the other end.

Cavaliers’ James Harden has officially moved into 10th place in all time playoff steals list. If he can register 10 more steals in these playoffs (assuming CLE advances) he could find himself as high as 7th on that list and only eight steals behind Kobe Bryant.

2nd Qtr-7:26: Collin Murray-Boyles makes a running layup.

2nd Qtr-8:32: Jaylon Tyson makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

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2nd Qtr-8:59: Evan Mobley makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

2nd Qtr-9:44: Coaches challenge on a Jaylon Tyson drive. Officials determined a forearm shove by Tyson as well as an ‘inadvertent contact to the defender’s head’. Foul on Tyson, Cleveland loses the challenge.  It does not appear the officiating team is willing to let them play, the officiating has been somewhat strict, for a playoff game.

2nd Qtr-11:03: RJ Barrett makes a 24-foot three-point shot.

2nd Qtr-11:42: Scottie Barnes makes a 4-foot running floater.

Team Stats

1st Quarter

CLE

TOR

FG

10-18

15-27

Field Goal %

56

56

3PT

3-8

5-11

Three Point %

38

45

FT

9-12

2-2

Free Throw %

75

100

Rebounds

12

7

Offensive Rebounds

2

2

Defensive Rebounds

10

5

Assists

6

10

Steals

1

4

Blocks

0

0

Total Turnovers

5

1

Points Conceded Off Turnovers

7

2

Fast Break Points

1

7

Points in Paint

14

20

Fouls

4

8

Technical Fouls

1

1

Flagrant Fouls

0

0

Largest Lead

6

5

Percent Led

72

The game is tied at 32 at the end of the 1st quarter. 

The Raptors end the quarter on an 8-2 run.

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With only 1:05 remaining in the 1st quarter, the Raptors have not shot a single free throw while the Cavaliers have shot 12.

1st Qtr-1:20: RJ Barrett makes a running layup.

1st Qtr-2:38: Evan Mobley makes a hook shot with Dennis Schroder with the assist.

1st Qtr-3:56: Scottie Barnes makes a pull up 11-foot jumper.

1st Qtr-4:18: Max Struss makes a 23-foot three-point shot.

1st Qtr-5:53: Ja’Kobe Walter makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

1st Qtr-6:56: Scottie Barnes makes a 17-foot shot.

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.

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1st Qtr-8:44: Max Struss makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

1st Qtr-9:13: Donovan Mitchell makes a 26-foot three-point shot.

1st Qtr-10:18: Scottie Barnes makes a 1-foot dunk.

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.

1st Qtr-10:56: Jamal Shead makes a 27-foot three-point shot.

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.

How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) vs. Toronto Raptors (2-3) Game 6 NBA Playoffs

Friday, May 1

Tip-off: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: Amazon Prime 
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