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

5/1/2026

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Cavaliers Seize Series Lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Dennis Schroder scored 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
Evan Mobley contributed 23 points and hit two decisive three-pointers.
Cleveland forced 15 turnovers that yielded 28 Toronto points, prompting coach Kenny Atkinson to call for better ball-handling in Game 6.

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Raptors Host Game 6

Game 6 of the first-round series will be played Friday night in Toronto, returning the matchup to the Raptors’ home arena.
Game 5 took place in Cleveland, where the Cavaliers earned a 125-120 victory.
AP photographer David Dermer captured on-court images of Jakob Poeltl’s drive and Thomas Bryant’s defense.
Brandon Ingram left in the second quarter with right heel inflammation, reducing the Raptors’ bench depth.

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Cavaliers Seize Series Lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Dennis Schroder scored 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
Evan Mobley contributed 23 points and hit two decisive three-pointers.
Cleveland forced 15 turnovers that yielded 28 Toronto points, prompting coach Kenny Atkinson to call for better ball-handling in Game 6.

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