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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Raptors look to force Game 7 in NBA Eastern quarterfinal with Cavaliers

May 1, 2026 | 1:00 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors look to extend their season when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinal.

The Cavaliers took a 3-2 lead in the series and pushed the Raptors to the brink of elimination with a 125-120 win at home on Wednesday.

The Raptors have proved to be a match for the heavily favoured Cavaliers, who boast a lineup featuring stars James Harden, Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell.

Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles have led a Raptors team that has played gritty defence and kept Cleveland’s stars off-balance.