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A.J. Lawson Cleared for Game 4 as Raptors Adjust Rotation vs. Cavaliers

Toronto reshapes its rotation to cover Immanuel Quickley’s hamstring loss.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) grabs a rebound next to Toronto Raptors guard A.J. Lawson (0) in the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Overview

  • A.J. Lawson was upgraded from questionable to available for Game 4 against Cleveland.
  • Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Lawson has dealt with a back issue and has missed practices.
  • Immanuel Quickley is out for the rest of the series after re-injuring his right hamstring during on-court drills.
  • Toronto cut the series deficit with a 126-104 home win in Game 3 led by RJ Barrett’s 33 points.
  • Jamison Battle scored 14 on perfect shooting in Game 3, giving Toronto a trusted bench spacer with Quickley sidelined.