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5 Questions Ahead of Game 6 Between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers now have a chance to end the Toronto Raptors season. On Friday, May 1, the Cavaliers, who are up 3-2 in the series, will take on the Raptors from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto from Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs.

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The Cavaliers approach to Game 6 means more than the outcome

Despite the Cleveland Cavaliers walking away from Game 5 with a 3-2 series lead, they still haven’t fully instilled confidence as a bona fide contender.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 1

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Game 6: Preview, Breakdown

Starting Game 5, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to make a lineup change. Dean Wade had started all four games in the series so far. In Game 5, however, head coach Kenny Atkinson decided to make a change and swap out Wade for Max Strus.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 1

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley Faces Major Questions Heading into Decisive Game 6

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a much-needed victory in their Game 5 battle against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The biggest storyline of

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How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / May 1

4 keys for Cavs at Raptors Game 6: Can Donovan Mitchell break out of his slump?

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a chance to close out the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. For them to do that, they’ll likely need a superstar performance from at least one of their best players.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30

Cavaliers getting the full James Harden playoff experience

So far, the Cleveland Cavaliers are getting the best and the worst of the postseason James Harden experience.

Cavs’ James Harden: ‘We’re extremely confident’

James Harden's turnover issues plaguing Cavaliers vs. Raptors

RJ Barrett, Raptors Not Backing Down From James Harden and Cavaliers

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30

Donovan Mitchell doesn’t have to put on a show for the Cavs, but he has to be better

The Cleveland Cavaliers have all the admiration in the world for Donovan Mitchell. Between his abilities on the court, his leadership off of it, and his connection to the city and its fans, there’s good reason to put him in the ranks of one of the most decorated Cavs stars of all-time.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 30

20 Stats to explain Cavs 125-120 Game 5 win over Raptors

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers regained momentum in the series after gutting out a 125-120 victory in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead over the Toronto Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 30

Cleveland Cavaliers Still Have One Glaring Issue Despite Winning Game 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the best teams in the league at distributing the ball, as the team was ranked in the top seven among playoff teams since the trade deadline in assists per game.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 30

Cavaliers Must Capitalize on Raptors Injury Concerns Going Into Game 6

It's often said that you need a little luck to win the NBA Championship. While this series isn't for the Larry O'Brien trophy, the five games between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors have been very close matchups where the momentum has shifted each way in favor of the home team.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30

Dennis Schroder gave Cleveland the extra creator Toronto can no longer load up against

Cleveland did not solve Toronto in Game 5 by finding one unstoppable star. It solved Toronto by adding one more reliable decision-maker. Dennis Schroder’s postgame comments and Cleveland’s late-game shape both made that clear.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

Cavaliers vs. Raptors – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (May 1)

James Harden was expected to take on the leading role alongside Donovan Mitchell in Game 5. And much to Cleveland’s delight, the former Los Angeles Clippers’ star was all over the opponent in what was a thriller of a game.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 30

The Cleveland Cavaliers Adjustment That Flipped Game 5

Dennis Schorder kept the Cleveland Cavaliers alive after his heroic fourth quarter in Game 5 Wednesday night at Rocket Arena. If you thought this was a sentence that would be said once he was acquired by Kony Altman and staff at the trade deadline, I'd have told you to get a lottery ticket.

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The 'Most NBA Playoff 3's all-time' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

Charles Barkley News / HITC / April 30

Charles Barkley blasts Cavaliers and regrets backing them for the Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers came close to surrendering control of their series on Wednesday night, as a slow start boosted the Toronto Raptors’ momentum. Despite thais, Cleveland recovered in the fourth quarter to secure a 3-2 lead.

Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Dennis Schroder proves to be loud voice, hot hand Cavs needed

This one turned on a voice in the locker room and a heater in the fourth. Dennis Schroder didn’t like the feel of it at halftime. The Cavs were down, the building was uneasy, and the series had tilted the wrong way.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Cavs have the edge now; can they finish the job?

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 125-120 home win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 on Wednesday. 1. These are the NBA playoffs, and sometimes, you get a lift from an unexpected source.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29

Cavaliers ride hot hand of Dennis Schroder to take pivotal Game 5 against Raptors

Even a poor defensive performance in the first half could not keep the Cleveland Cavaliers from making it five wins in as many games for the home team in the first-round series against the Toronto Raptors with Wednesday's 125-120 comeback win.

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Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction

Miami Heat are expected to part ways with one All-Star player

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Charles Barkley News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction

Charles Barkley is formally recanting his prediction less than two weeks into NBA playoffs. The retired basketball icon Barkley had a funny moment during ESPN’s coverage of Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 29

Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors Add To Exceptional Playoff Legacies

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to win a championship, and their first step is their series against the Toronto Raptors. While the Cavaliers started the series with two wins, the Raptors responded with victories of their own.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

Cavaliers Change Starting Lineup For Game 5

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson made a change to his starting lineup for Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Raptors, replacing defensive specialist Dean Wade with Max Strus, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

Cavs’ Draft Pick Niang Headed To College

Cavaliers draft-and-stash prospect Saliou Niang is planning to play in the United States next season but not in the NBA. Niang has decided to play Division I basketball with North Carolina and LSU in the running for his services, Alessandro Maggi of Sportando tweets.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / April 29