Cavs Look to Regain Control in Game 5 Against Raptors
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The Cleveland Cavaliers return to Rocket Arena on Wednesday night aiming to break a 2-2 deadlock with the Toronto Raptors in their first-round series.
Game Details
Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
Series: Tied 2-2
Tipoff: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland
Television: ESPN
Point Spread: Cavaliers favored by 8.5
Injury Report
Cavaliers: No injuries reported.
Raptors: Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) — Out.
Projected Starters
Cavaliers: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Raptors: Jakobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles
Series Overview
Cleveland opened the matchup with two decisive wins, but Toronto has countered by slowing the pace and pressuring Mitchell and Harden into difficult late-clock attempts. The Raptors’ approach produced back-to-back victories, including a Game 4 comeback in which they erased an eight-point deficit in the final five minutes.
Head coach J. B. Bickerstaff’s club now seeks a response rather than a reset. The Cavaliers have excelled when their backcourt dictates tempo; replicating that formula will be critical as the series shifts back to Ohio for the pivotal fifth game.
Source: Hoops Wire
