Toronto Raptors 113, Cleveland Cavaliers 126
NBA · 2026-04-18 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 126–113 on 2026-04-18 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:32 swung win probability 84% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Raptors lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 31 | 23 | 22 | 37 | 113 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 26 | 36 | 29 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:32 swung win probability 84% → 98%.
Why Toronto Raptors lost
- Lost Q3 22-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 9:32 (win probability 84% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q3 9:32 | 84% → 98% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 5:37 | 98% → 100% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 11:47 | 100% → 100% |