INDEPENDENCE — The Cavaliers will again fall one player short of being at full health.
Cavs forward Thomas Bryant has been ruled out for Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, according to the official injury report update provided by both teams. Bryant also missed Game 1, which the Cavs won 126-113, with a left calf strain.
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Coach Kenny Atkinson noted that Bryant has been trending in the right direction, but it’s official that he won’t be available for Game 2 in Cleveland April 20.
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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers employees before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of t-shirts given to fans
before game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Atkinson also noted that guard Sam Merrill has had a hand situation that doesn’t appear to be a concern, as it’s just something that’s been moderately bothering him for a while. Merrill isn’t on the injury report and is expected to play.
The Raptors, meanwhile, have listed starting guard Immanuel Quickley, who also missed Game 1, as questionable for Game 2 with a hamstring strain.
Ryan Lewis covers the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached at rlewis1@gannett.com.
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