{"id":714466,"date":"2026-04-20T07:42:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/714466\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T07:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:42:04","slug":"what-channel-is-cavs-vs-raptors-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-2-of-nba-playoffs-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/714466\/","title":{"rendered":"What channel is Cavs vs. Raptors on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> opened the playoffs with a bang, easily handling the Toronto Raptors<\/a> in Game 1 with a 126-113 victory.<\/p>\n

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden worked great in their first playoff game together, combining for 54 points with four threes each. Cleveland was up big 21 points after three quarters allowing the team to ease to the win in the fourth.<\/p>\n

However, that was just Game 1, so the Raptors have more opportunities to get back into the series. Toronto’s offense was pretty efficient in the first game, but the defense left a lot to be desired as it allowed the Cavaliers to score at least 35 points in two separate quarters, which buried the team in its comeback attempt.<\/p>\n

Game 2 will once again take place in Cleveland before the series shifts to Toronto for the next two games. The Raptors will need to find a way to win at least one road game in order to win this series.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about Monday’s matchup between the Cavs and Raptors, including broadcast information and start time.<\/p>\n

What channel is Cavs vs. Raptors on today?TV channel:\u00a0NBCSNLive stream:\u00a0Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n

Cavs vs. Raptors Game XX will be broadcast by NBCSN and will stream live on\u00a0Peacock<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.<\/p>\n

Cavs vs. Raptors start timeDate: Monday, April 20Time: 7:00\u00a0p.m. ET<\/p>\n

Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between Cavaliers and Raptors is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.<\/p>\n

Cavs vs. Raptors series scheduleDateGameTime (ET)WatchApril 18Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113\u2014\u2014April 20Game 2: Raptors at Cavaliers7 p.m.Peacock<\/a>April 23Game 3: Cavaliers at Raptors8 p.m.Prime Video<\/a>April 26Game 4: Cavaliers at Raptors1 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app<\/a>, DIRECTV<\/a>April 29Game 5: Raptors at Cavaliers*TBATBAMay 1Game 6: Cavaliers at Raptors*TBATBAMay 3Game 7: Raptors at Cavaliers*TBATBANBA Playoffs bracket 2026<\/p>\n

Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket<\/a>\u00a0from The Sporting News.<\/p>\n

NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026<\/p>\n

Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n

EventDatesPlay-In TournamentApril 14-17First round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19<\/p>\n

* Can move up depending on earlier series<\/p>\n

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