Toronto coach Darko Rajaković confirmed guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 2 against Cleveland. The Canadian forward strained his right hamstring in the regular‑season finale versus Brooklyn and sat out the opening playoff match. Quickley averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds, and his loss eliminates a key second‑unit scorer as the Raptors trail 1‑0. His absence also dents Toronto's perimeter shooting.

During Monday’s shoot‑around Quickley completed a light workout and showed modest progress, but Rajaković judged the risk of aggravating the injury too high. The guard missed eight games late in the season with plantar fasciitis, highlighting Toronto’s recent injury woes. Cleveland will look to exploit the backcourt void, and Toronto hopes the rest period yields a full recovery before Game 3.

Without Quickley’s playmaking, Toronto must rely on Gary Trent III and the emerging guard Scottie Barnes to sustain offensive flow. Cleveland’s veteran core, anchored by Donovan Mitchell, now enjoys a clearer lane to start the series. The Raptors’ ability to adjust will determine whether they can claw back from the early deficit rather than surrender the opening loss. Their response will shape the series trajectory.