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On YouTubeJamison Battle News / Raptors Republic / April 30
Underwhelming finish after a hard-fought battle
The Cavs were down three points going into the final 12 minutes. Undrafted Raptor Jamison Battle scored back-to-back baskets, and Jamal Shead nailed a prove-it 3 from the top of the arc with 6:21 left, making it a two-point game. The prospect of winning seemed so perfect.
NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / April 30
RJ Barrett, Raptors Not Backing Down From James Harden and Cavaliers
Despite a valiant effort that included taking a lead into the fourth quarter, the Toronto Raptors once again fell short on the road in Cleveland, dropping a pivotal Game 5, 125–120, to the Cavaliers.
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?
Brandon Ingram News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Raptors Coach Shares Brandon Ingram Update After Game 5 Exit
The Toronto Raptors will play a win-or-go-home Game 6 back in Canada after a 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, falling behind 3-2 in the first-round series.
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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 30
3 Takeaways From Raptors’ Devastating Game 5 Loss to Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 5 by a score of 125-120 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors led by as much as 12 points, but it wasn't enough to come out with a win.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 30
Raptors film room: They had their shot until this happened
The Toronto Raptors played with some grit and resilience against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 5, despite Brandon Ingram leaving the game with a heel injury and Scottie Barnes being hobbled with a quad injury.
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.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29
Cavs come from behind to take 3-2 series lead vs. Raptors
Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 23 points, rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-120 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / April 29
Toronto drops close game 5 in Cleveland 
Toronto went to Cleveland with a singular mission. They wanted to do something neither team has done yet in this series: Win on the road. A challenging task on a regular day, even more so in the playoffs.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / April 30
Scottie Barnes had history in sight until injury robbed him in Game 5
Scottie Barnes was ready to join the Raptors’ pantheon of playoff legends. He was right there. Not knocking on the door, not yet, but the knob was in sight. It was easy to think, watching the first four games, If he keeps this up, there will be franchise legends looking up at him when all is said and done.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 29
Raptors Fall to Cavaliers in Heartbreaker; Season on the Line for Game 6
The Toronto Raptors are leaving Rocket Arena shaking their heads after a 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
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.
Brandon Ingram News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Raptors Announce Brandon Ingram News After Leaving Cavaliers Game
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has had a disappointing start to his first playoff run with the organization. The 28-year-old was one of Toronto’s most reliable offensive players during the regular season, averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 47.7% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc across 77 games.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 29
Cavs-Raptors Game 5 halftime dribbles
Random dribbles from Game 5 of the Cavaliers-Raptors series on Wednesday. Toronto leads, 74-67. 1. Well, at least both teams are scoring a lot more than Game 4.
Immanuel Quickley News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Final Injury Report for Raptors-Cavaliers Game 5: Will Immanuel Quickley Play?
The Toronto Raptors are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 29
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 5: Preview, matchup, what to expect
So here we are. The Cavaliers had this series exactly where they wanted it. Two games, two wins, not much stress. It looked like it might be over early.
Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Scottie Barnes’ savage reaction to resiliency question in Raptors-Cavs series
The Toronto Raptors looked to be in big trouble when they returned home to Scotiabank Arena in a 2-0 series deficit against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, as the old saying goes, a team isn’t in trouble until they lose a game at home, which is the mindset the Raptors took into Games 3 and 4, and they confidently won both.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 27
NBA cites seven missed calls in final two minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors
The Cavaliers let one slip away in Game 4. The Raptors had something to do with that. Apparently, so did the officials. According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report, the officials missed seven calls in the closing stretch of Cleveland’s 93-89 loss, a game that evened the series at 2-all.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Why the 76ers need to seriously consider trading Joel Embiid
With the Philadelphia 76ers on the verge of elimination, there's something that's become increasingly clear about the future of the franchise.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 27
'Swarming' Raptors Using Defensive Chaos to Their Advantage
The Toronto Raptors have long searched for a consistent identity during this transitional phase, but in their Game 4 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, they found it on the defensive end.
Scottie Barnes News / Trade Talk Sports / April 27
Raptors Coach Heaps Praise on Scottie Barnes Amid Playoff Surge
Things were looking bleak for the Toronto Raptors heading home down 2–0 after two relatively lopsided losses to the Cavaliers in Cleveland. A lot needed to change for them to get back into the series, and while the home confines of Scotiabank Arena certainly helped, much of the credit should go to their superstar, Scottie Barnes.
Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win
The Toronto Raptors evened their Eastern Conference first round series on Sunday despite a performance that went into the record books for the wrong reasons.
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.
Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / April 25
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley ruled out for remainder of first round
Immanuel Quickley has been ruled out for the rest of the Raptors‘ first-round series against the Cavaliers.
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