Jamal Shead Starts in Raptors' Playoff Opener

Jamal Shead was confirmed as a starter for the Raptors in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, stepping into the role following Immanuel Quickley's hamstring injury. Shead contributed 17 points in the 126-113 loss. While the team struggled in the defeat, Shead's insertion into the lineup was a direct response to the rotation changes necessitated by Quickley's absence.