Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Raptors Game 5 – Evan Mobley bounces back
The Cavs took care of business and have a 3-2 series lead.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 29, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back for a huge Game 5 win and a 3-2 series lead over the Toronto Raptors.
Let’s go over today’s losers. LOSER – The First Half I can’t blame anyone for feeling antsy in the first half. To be honest, if you weren’t starting to worry about a full-blown panic attack, then I don’t know how you do it.
This first half had disaster written all over it. The Raptors could not miss in the first two quarters. They had 74 points at halftime on 64% shooting from the floor and 59% shooting from downtown.
No one thought that would be sustainable, but it’s more than enough in one half to steal a Game 5 on the road. How did the Raptors do it? Scottie Barnes was the driving force.
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