Game 5 of the Cavs vs. Raptors playoff series is set for 7:30 p.m. on April 29 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, airing on ESPN. The series is currently tied 2-2.
Key points
Game 5 starts at 7:30 p.m. on April 29
Broadcasting on ESPN
Series tied 2-2
Cavs won first two games
Raptors won Games 3 and 4
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Cavs playoff schedule vs Raptors. Game 5 tipoff time, TV channel set
TORONTO — The NBA announced the tipoff time and TV network for Game 5 of the first-round playoff series between the fourth-seeded Cavaliers against the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors.
Game 5 is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. It will be televised nationally by ESPN.
The best-of-seven series is tied 2-2, with the Cavs winning the first two games in Cleveland, followed by the Raptors winning Game 3 and Game 4 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) loses possession of the ball battling against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and forward Scottie Barnes (4) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Q&A
What time does Game 5 of the Cavs vs. Raptors playoff series start?
Game 5 is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 29.
Which TV channel will broadcast Game 5 of the Cavs vs. Raptors?
Game 5 will be televised nationally by ESPN.
What is the current series score between the Cavs and Raptors?
The best-of-seven series is currently tied 2-2.
Where will Game 5 of the Cavs vs. Raptors be played?
Game 5 will take place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
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Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dunks for a basket against the Toronto Raptors during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) reaches to block a shot from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 4 photos
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) loses possession of the ball battling against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and forward Scottie Barnes (4) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 4 photos
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) loses possession of the ball battling against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and forward Scottie Barnes (4) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 4 photos
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dunks for a basket against the Toronto Raptors during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 4 photos
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) reaches to block a shot from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Here is the schedule for the Cavs-Raptors series, with the dates and times the NBA has announced thus far:
Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113; Cavs lead series 1-0
Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105; Cavs lead series 2-0
Game 3: Raptors 126, Cavaliers 104; Cavs lead series 2-1
Game 4: Raptors 93, Cavs 89; series tied 2-2
Game 5: Raptors at Cavs, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, ESPN
Game 6: Cavs at Raptors, time TBD Friday, May 1, TBD network
Game 7: Raptors at Cavs, time TBD Sunday, May 3, TBD network, if necessary
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
