Cavs Host Raptors in Game 5 With Series Tied 2-2

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April 29, 2026

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Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 5 tips Wednesday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland with the series tied 2-2. The Cavaliers host the Raptors on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams have defended home court through the first four games.

Home Court Has Decided Every Game

The home team has won and covered the spread in all four games of the Cavaliers vs Raptors series. The Cavaliers averaged 120.5 points per game in Cleveland during Games 1 and 2. The Raptors held the Cavaliers to 32 percent shooting in Game 4 in Toronto.

Donovan Mitchell scored 52 combined points across the first two home games on 56 percent shooting. Mitchell carried the Cavaliers offense in the regular season at 28 points per game. Mitchell needs another high-volume scoring night for the Cavaliers in Game 5.

Scottie Barnes has fueled the Toronto Raptors road wins in this series. Barnes recorded 33 points and 11 assists for the Raptors in Game 3. Barnes followed with 23 points and 9 rebounds for the Raptors in Game 4.

FanDuel listed the Cavaliers as 8.5 point favorites for Game 5. FanDuel set the total at 215.5 points for Game 5. The Game 5 winner takes a 3-2 series lead with two games remaining.