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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.
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.
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 30
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Apologizes for Bad Prediction
Charles Barkley apologized for one of his predictions in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday. Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson were on the call for NBA on ESPN.
RJ Barrett opens up on James Harden altercation in Cavaliers comeback win
Toronto Raptors suffered a painful fourth-quarter comeback on Wednesday night, missing the chance to swing the series 3-2 in their favour. It was a defeat that shifted pressure firmly back onto them.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 30
Cavs Quotes and Notes: What Donovan Mitchell Said About Dennis Schroder After Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers escaped Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors after a stellar second half. Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell was sidelined for much of the fourth quarter as a lineup featuring Dennis Schroder and James Harden finally started to figure out the Raptors.
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 / 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.
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / April 30
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Raptors Game 5 – Evan Mobley bounces back
The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back for a huge Game 5 win and a 3-2 series lead over the Toronto Raptors. Let’s go over today’s losers. I can’t blame anyone for feeling antsy in the first half.
James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Why James Harden’s turnover troubles won’t sink Cavs vs. Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers responded under a heap of pressure in Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. After losing Games 3 and 4 on the road, the Cavs trailed Toronto by seven at halftime as the Raptors gained more and more confidence.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 29
Cavaliers Dominant Second Half Enough To Overcome Early Struggles in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers had just enough in the tank to shift their 1st-round series back in their favor and defeat the Toronto Raptors in a 125-120 Wednesday win.
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 / Fadeaway World / April 29
RJ Barrett Calls Out James Harden’s 'Disrespect' During A Late-Game Scuffle At Raptors vs. Cavaliers
Things got chippy during Game 5 of the Raptors-Cavaliers series tonight as James Harden was involved in two scuffles in a physical and tough display on the court.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 29
Cavaliers Player Ratings: Role Players Step Up To Take 3-2 Series Lead Against Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers leaned on depth, shot-making, and timely execution to edge out a 125-120 win over the Toronto Raptors in a pivotal Game 5. While
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley helped Cavs over Raptors in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers regained control of their first-round series in the playoffs against the Toronto Raptors after hacking out the win, 125-120, in Game 5 at Rocket Arena on Wednesday.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 30
Cavaliers take 3-2 lead over Raptors after heated Game 5 battle
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a 125-120 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Wednesday’s matchup was a chaotic battle of scoring runs, amplified by multiple heated moments between the two squads.
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.
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 / Hoops Wire / April 29
Cavs’ James Harden: ‘We’re extremely confident’
It’s safe to say not everyone is pleased with how things have gone for the Cavaliers. That probably includes the Cavaliers. The series against the Raptors is tied 2-all entering Wednesday’s Game 5 in Cleveland (7:30 p.m.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Draymond Green calls out NBA All-Star as 'soft'
Draymond Green is looking to add to his lengthy list of enemies.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off playoff upset
The Toronto Raptors are beginning to lock down Cleveland Cavaliers guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, which may turn the tide in their first-round playoff series.
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