The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors have finalized their respective Game 3 starting lineup of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors are squaring up again on Thursday for Game 3 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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Cleveland will look to maintain their main starting lineup in the series, headlined by James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and defensive X-factor Dean Wade.
As for the Raptors, they have made a major lineup change ahead of the must-win Game 3 at home. Ja’Kobe Walter earns the starting point guard gig, as Jamal Shead will come off the bench after starting in the last two games.
Walter joins RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl in Toronto’s starting lineup.
The Raptors are facing a do-or-die situation with their backs against the wall against the Cavaliers for Game 3. They have lost Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland and are trailing 2-0.
The Cavs-Raptors Game 3 is set for 8:00 PM ET in Scotiabank Arena.
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