toronto – If the Toronto Raptors are going to rally from a 2-1 series deficit and upset the Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, they will need to do it without their starting point guard. On Friday, April 24, the Raptors announced Immanuel Quickley will not be available to play in the remainder of their best-of-seven series against the Cavs because he reinjured his right hamstring during the rehabilitation process. Cavaliers column: James Harden vows Cavs ‘will respond.’
They need him to answer | Opinion1 / 5Cleveland Cavaliers vs. toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 3 Mandatory Credit: John E Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesQuickley missed the first three games of the series (the Cavs won Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland before the Raptors won Game 3 on April 23 in Toronto) with a right hamstring strain he suffered in a regular-season finale April 12 against the Brooklyn Nets Quickley also has been dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis this season.
The Raptors started Jamal Shead in place of quickley in Game 1 and 2 before switching to Ja’Kobe Walter in Game 3. San Francisco, California, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Cavs news: Cavaliers wing Jaylon Tyson reacts to New Orleans Saints drafting brother Jordyn TysonIn 70 regular-season games in 2025-26, Quickley averaged 16.4 points on 44.3% shooting from the field (37.4% on 3-pointers), four rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 31.9 minutes.
nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at . On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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