Cavs prove loudest critics right in 93-89 Game 4 loss to Raptors
The Raptors tie the series thanks to an abysmal showing from Cleveland’s star players.
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) reaches to block a shot from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers have been consistently criticized for being soft and unable to rise to the pressure of a playoff environment. They’ve publicly pushed back against that notion, but actions are louder than words.
The Cavs played scared offensively. Their highest-paid players didn’t just have a bad shooting night. That could be explained.
No, they shied away from the moment entirely. This allowed a Toronto Raptors team that would’ve struggled to hit water from a boat in the middle of Lake Erie to come away with a 93-89 victory to tie the series at 2-2. To say it wasn’t pretty was an understatement.
Neither team was able to generate any kind of offense through the first three quarters. The Raptors took a narrow 60-58 lead into the fourth quarter despite shooting 26. 7% from the field (26.
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