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Cavaliers Edge Raptors 125-120, Lead Series 3-2

4/30/2026

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Summary

Cavaliers Take Lead

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5 on April 29, 2026, taking a 3-2 lead.
Dennis Schroder scored 19 points (11 in the fourth) while Evan Mobley added 23 points.
James Harden posted 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Cleveland.
Brandon Ingram left in the second quarter with inflammation while Jamal Shead added 18.
Cleveland shot 53 % and 18-of-36 from three, while Toronto made only 7-of-28 in the fourth.

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Cavs Odds

BetMGM lists Cavaliers as 3.5-point favorites with a -170 moneyline and a 220.5 over/under for Game 5.
FanDuel lists Cavaliers at -9.5 spread, -403 moneyline and a 218.5 total; PrizePicks lists a -10.5 spread and 218.5 over/under.
The Athletic notes that teams winning Game 5 after a 2-2 tie win the series 82.8% of the time, and home teams are 4-0 straight-up and ATS, extending the home-court streak to five games.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Indiana Pacers took a 3-2 series lead over the New York Knicks by winning Game 5 at Market Square Arena, a season they finished 52-30 and captured the Central Division. The same home-court advantage resurfaces in 2026, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors and bookmakers heavily favor the home team.

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Cavaliers Take Lead

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5 on April 29, 2026, taking a 3-2 lead.
Dennis Schroder scored 19 points (11 in the fourth) while Evan Mobley added 23 points.
James Harden posted 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Cleveland.
Brandon Ingram left in the second quarter with inflammation while Jamal Shead added 18.
Cleveland shot 53 % and 18-of-36 from three, while Toronto made only 7-of-28 in the fourth.

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