Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Eastern Conference first-round Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their playoff campaign with an impressive 126-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Donovan Mitchell was the standout performer, scoring 32 points and leading the Cavaliers attack. Cleveland came into the playoffs as one of the top seeds and showed why with a dominant performance at home. The Raptors made their first playoff appearance since 2022, but struggled to keep pace with the Cavaliers offense. With this opening victory, Cleveland looks to continue their strong play through the postseason.