Cavaliers need nasty versions Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in playoffs
By Jeff Schudel
Published on April 17, 2026.
The Toronto Raptors are set to play Cleveland in the first round of the NBA playoffs, starting at 1 p.m. April 18 at Rocket Arena. The Raptors have beaten the Cavaliers all three times in the regular season. The Cavaliers' starting lineup includes Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Lonzo Ball. Coach Kenny Atkinson used a depleted lineup in a 110-99 loss in a Nov. 24 loss in Toronto, and a 126-113 win in Cleveland. The Cavs need to be dominant in the playoffs, even a little nasty, to avoid ending quickly. The series with Toronto could be a short one if Mobley plays with the same intensity.
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