CLEVELAND — By losing Games 3 and 4 in Canada, the Cavaliers allowed their margin for error to be reduced in a first-round NBA playoff series against the Toronto Raptors.
With the best-of-seven series tied 2-2, the fourth-seeded Cavs look to bounce back against the fifth-seeded Raptors in a pivotal Game 5 on April 29 at Rocket Arena.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in downtown Cleveland. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
Below is some pregame information.
Cavs change starting lineup for Game 5 vs. Raptors
The Cavs made a starting lineup change for Game 5, replacing forward Dean Wade with Max Strus. Wade had started the first four games of the series.
Here are the Cavs’ starters for Game 5:
Raptors starting lineup vs. Cavs in Game 5
Here is the Raptors’ starting lineup:
Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Game 5. Cavs playoffs TV, streaming and radio info
Game 5 between the Cavs and Raptors will be televised nationally by ESPN. The local radio broadcast can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM).
Cavs vs Raptors Game 5 injury report
The Cavs did not include any players on their injury report for Game 5.
However, starting center Jarrett Allen (right knee tendonitis) and backup guard Sam Merrill (right hand/finger) are among the Cavs players who are dealing with injuries.
Raptors vs Cavs Game 5 injury report
Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (right hamstring strain) has not appeared in the postseason. On April 24, Toronto ruled out Quickley for the remainder of the first round.
The Raptors did not include any other players on their injury report for Game 5.
Cavaliers, Raptors 2026 playoffs schedule
Here is the schedule for the Cavs-Raptors series, with the dates and times the NBA has announced thus far:
Eastern Conference playoff bracket 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history during their Donovan Mitchell era
This is the fourth consecutive season the Cavs have made the playoffs.
Here are the results from their previous three playoff appearances, all of which have occurred since the Cavs traded for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in 2022:
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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