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Cavaliers look to secure series victory over the Raptors

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p. m.

EDT LINE: Cavaliers -4. 5; over/under is 219. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers look to clinch the series over the Toronto Raptors in game six of the Eastern Conference first round.

The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 125-120 in the last matchup on Wednesday. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 23 points, and RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 25. The Raptors are 33-19 in conference games.

Toronto ranks ninth in the league allowing just 111. 8 points per game while holding opponents to 46. 7% shooting.

The Cavaliers are 33-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland is fourth in the NBA scoring 119. 5 points per game while shooting 48.