Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Raptors 98-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.