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Cavs Rally in Fourth to Take Series Lead
30 Apr
Summary
- Schroder and Mobley led a fourth-quarter comeback.
- The Cavaliers secured a 125-120 victory in Game 5.
- Cleveland now leads the series 3-2 against Toronto.
The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5 of their first-round series. Dennis Schroder poured in 11 of his 19 points during the crucial final period, while Evan Mobley contributed 23 points, including two pivotal three-pointers that shifted the momentum.
The Raptors held a 74-67 lead at halftime and extended it early in the third quarter. However, the Cavaliers slowly chipped away at the deficit, trailing by three points entering the final 12 minutes. Cleveland's decisive surge began with an eight-point run to start the fourth quarter, ultimately securing the win.
With this victory, the Cavaliers have taken a 3-2 lead in the series. The series now shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday night, where the Raptors will look to force a decisive Game 7.
