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Schröder's clutch fourth quarter lifts Cavs over Raptors
30 Apr
Summary
- Cleveland secured a crucial 125-120 victory in Game 5.
- Dennis Schröder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter.
- Raptors faced significant depth issues due to injuries.

The Cleveland Cavaliers captured a pivotal 125-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, seizing a 3-2 lead. Cleveland's defense was instrumental in the second half, limiting the Raptors to a mere 30% shooting after halftime. Dennis Schröder delivered a crucial performance, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, enabling the Cavaliers to pull away while Donovan Mitchell rested.
The Raptors faced substantial challenges due to injuries, notably the absence of Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley, which severely limited their offensive capabilities. This lack of depth forced Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett to carry an immense load. Ultimately, Toronto's offensive struggles were highlighted by a nearly six-minute drought without a field goal bridging the third and fourth quarters. Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Toronto.