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.

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

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.

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.

Scottie Barnes with a TOUGH bucket over Dean Wade! 😤 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/8E56QJxYN2— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 2, 2026

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.

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.

Jarrett Allen took a hard fall after this made dunk early in Cavs-Raptors Game 6.

He remains in the game.pic.twitter.com/xbZYLdWntB— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 1, 2026

CLE won Game 1 at home.
CLE won Game 2 at home.
TOR won Game 3 at home.
TOR won Game 4 at home.
CLE won Game 5 at home.

Will the Raptors hold serve and force GAME 7, or will the Cavs break the trend & win the series??

Game 6: 7:30pm/et, Prime

NBA Playoffs presented by @Google pic.twitter.com/dCnvJcXg6q— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026