Toronto let Game 5 slip away to fall behind 3-2 in this series, but its intensity and effort deserve attention.

The Toronto Raptors are facing major Game 6 questions about Brandon Ingram's availability as they face elimination.

The Raptors lost Game 5 and are hoping for recovery from injuries to All-Stars Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) and Brandon Ingram (heel) in time for Game 6.

Cavaliers surge ahead as James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley power a Game 5 win, while Raptors seek a response despite Brandon Ingram’s underwhelming return. James Harden was expected to take on the leading role alongside Donovan Mitchell in Game 5.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA game from April 29, 2026 on ESPN.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell watched the Schröder show like the rest of us, albeit with a better view. While backup point guard Dennis Schröder was slashing, scoring and saving Cleveland’s season,