Raptors at Cavaliers for Game 5, Series Tied 2-2

Cleveland, Ohio - The Toronto Raptors head to Rocket Arena on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the best-of-seven matchup tied 2-2.

Toronto erased an early 2-0 deficit by winning the last two games at Scotiabank Arena, including a 93-89 victory in Game 4 on Sunday. The Raptors' defense has been pivotal in the comeback, holding Cleveland under 100 points in both home wins after surrendering more than 120 in the opening losses on the road. Scottie Barnes has emerged as Toronto's standout performer, averaging 25.8 points per game in the series. The forward has become the first player in franchise history to record four consecutive 20-point games to open a playoff series while drawing tough defensive assignments against Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.

Mitchell, who averaged 31 points in the first two games, has been held to 17.5 points over Toronto's recent wins. Harden, the 36-year-old 11-time All-Star who joined the Cavaliers in a blockbuster trade this season, scored 19 points in 37 minutes during Game 4. Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson will look for his star guards to regain their form as the...