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On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Canada to play the Toronto Raptors for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The Cavs have a 2-0 lead in the series after taking both games at home.
Most recently, they won by a score of 115-105.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points.
GettyDonovan Mitchell #45 head coach Kenny Atkinson and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena on April 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
After missing the first two games of the series, the Cavs have announced that Thomas Bryant will be listed as questionable for Game 3.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “#Cavs list Thomas Bryant (calf) as questionable for tomorrow’s Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors. He’s the only injury listed.”
GettyThomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena on March 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bryant is in his first year playing for the franchise.
He is coming off a solid regular season where he had averages of 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.6% from the field and 35.9% from three-point range in 60 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on September 23): “Free agent center Thomas Bryant has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Bryant played a key reserve role on the Indiana Pacers‘ second half run to the Finals and now enters his ninth NBA season.”
Free agent center Thomas Bryant has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Bryant played a key reserve role on the Indiana Pacers’ second half run to the Finals and now enters his ninth NBA season.
GettyThomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks next to Tolu Smith #35 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on October 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
After two seasons at Indiana University, Bryant was picked was picked 42nd in the 2017 NBA Draft.
He has also had stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards over nine years.
The 28-year-old has career averages of 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 57.3% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range in 393 games.
GettyHead coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a call during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
The Cavs are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference after going 52-30 during the regular season.
They are 25-16 in the 41 games they have played on the road away from Ohio.
Last season, the Cavs lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in five games).
Whoever wins this series will play either the Detroit Pistons or Orlando Magic.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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