Beacon Journal writers predict Cavaliers vs Raptors NBA playoff Game 5 scores

5 articles · Updated · Akron Beacon Journal · Apr 28

Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich forecast Cavaliers victories, 114-109 and 116-105, as Game 5 tips off April 29 in Cleveland.
The series is tied 2-2 after Cleveland lost both games in Toronto, making home-court advantage critical for the fourth-seeded Cavs.
Writers highlight the Cavs' strong home performance and playoff road struggles, recalling a similar seven-game series against Orlando two years ago.

Can Toronto's stifling defense travel and finally break the home-court winning streak in this series?

Are the Cavaliers' championship odds realistic given their current playoff inconsistencies?

How can the Raptors' offense succeed if they can't rely on Cleveland's self-inflicted mistakes?

Can rookie Collin Murray-Boyles continue his breakout performance against Cleveland's veteran frontcourt?

With turnovers piling up, is James Harden becoming a liability for Cleveland's playoff run?