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The Cavaliers host the Raptors for Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs, aiming to extend their home winning streak. Toronto tied the series with two home wins, but struggles on the road could impact their performance.
The home team is 4-0 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto tied up the series with two straight home wins in Games 3 and 4. The series turns to Cleveland for Game 5 as the Cavaliers plan to keep the home team winning streak alive.
The Cavaliers are second in offensive net rating at home compared to 12th on the road in this series. Donovan Mitchell averaged 31.0 points per game at home and in wins versus 17.5 on the road and in losses. Cleveland will have to improve its assist to turnover ratio, which has ranked bottom three in the NBA during the playoffs.
Toronto won a thriller in Game 4 behind 23 points apiece from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes. Despite shooting 4-of-30 from three (13%) and 32% from the field (31/97), the Raptors were able to squeeze out a 93-89 win. However, Toronto has lost four of its last five road playoff games ahead of Game 5 in Cleveland.
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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The Raptors won Game 4 with a score of 93-89, despite shooting poorly from three-point range and the field.
Donovan Mitchell averages 31.0 points per game at home during the playoffs.
Key trends include the Cavaliers' strong home performance and the Raptors' struggles on the road, having lost four of their last five playoff games away.

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The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
This game spread opened with Cleveland favored by 9 points and the Game Total set at 215.5.
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