NBA Eastern Conference Game 5 Preview: Toronto Raptors (2-2) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2)

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Venue, Date & Start Time

Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio

Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

Injury Report

Toronto: Immanuel Quickley — out (hamstring)

Cleveland: No injuries listed

Team Records & Series Status

Toronto Raptors: 46–36 (5th in East)

Cleveland Cavaliers: 52–30 (4th in East)

Series: Tied 2–2 entering Game 5

Toronto won Games 3 and 4, including a 93–89 victory on Sunday to even the series.

Recent Team Form

Cavaliers: 7–3 in last 10; averaging 116.5 PPG on 49.1% FG. Opponents averaging 113.9.

Raptors: 6–4 in last 10; averaging 114.6 PPG on 50.2% FG while holding opponents to 106.7.

Toronto enters on a two‑game winning streak, both against Cleveland.

Key Player Matchups

Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Scottie Barnes (TOR)

Mitchell: 27.9 PPG, 5.7 APG, Cleveland’s top scorer.

Barnes: 25.8 PPG, 7.3 APG in series, Toronto’s engine.

James Harden (CLE) vs. RJ Barrett (TOR)

Harden averaging 17.5 PPG over last 10.

Barrett averaging 20.1 PPG on 50.3% FG over last 10.

Frontcourt Battle: Jarrett Allen vs. Collin Murray‑Boyles

Allen: 15 rebounds in Game 4.

Murray‑Boyles: 10 rebounds in Game 4.

Series History (Games 1–4)

Game 1: CLE 126, TOR 113

Game 2: CLE 115, TOR 105

Game 3: TOR 126, CLE 104

Game 4: TOR 93, CLE 89

Toronto has seized momentum with back‑to‑back wins, including holding Cleveland under 90 in Game 4.

Betting Trends

Raptors: 44–42 ATS; strong as road underdogs.

Cavaliers: 35–51 ATS; poor cover rate despite strong record.

Over/Under

Toronto: 34–52 O/U

Cleveland: 42–44 O/U

Game Odds

Toronto Raptors               215.5

Cleveland Cavaliers        – 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026