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Raptors G Immanuel Quickley out for Game 1 vs. Cavaliers
- Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Rocket Arena due to a right hamstring injury, coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed.
- Quickley suffered the mild hamstring strain during Toronto's regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, April 12, with medical imaging confirming the diagnosis the following day.
- Replacing the five-year veteran, point guard Jamal Shead will start; Quickley averaged 16.4 points and a career-high 5.9 assists in 70 games during the regular season.
- Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged the adjustment, stating, "Obviously, the shooting piece, right?" and noting his absence removes a key offensive connector.
- Rajakovic stated Quickley is "making progress" and did not rule him out for Game 2 on Monday, April 20, as the Cavaliers defend home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
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The Toronto Star
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