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NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 5 recap, full highlights

By Charles Rahrig V

May 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) runs back down court after hitting a three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter in game five of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) runs back down court after hitting a three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter in game five of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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If the Toronto Raptors had momentum in the Eastern Conference Finals after a couple of wins at home, it’s all but gone now.

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally got things right again in Game 5 and Kevin Love found his shot again. To say this was even a game is being far too generous to what the Cavaliers did to the Raptors.

From the beginning, Kyrie Irving was destroying the Raptors inside with his footwork and it was noticeable on the court. By the end of the first quarter, the game was already out of reach for Toronto and in the second quarter, the Cavaliers finished them off once and for all.

After a couple big shots by LeBron James, the Cavaliers had a 31-point lead at the half and it was clear that the Cavaliers meant business on the floor. Kyle Lowry had another poor night for the Raptors and Bismack Biyombo did not have the impact that he had in earlier games in the series.

The second half was devoted to garbage time and a battle of players that were happy to see the court. Even when the Cavaliers emptied the bench, their starters were able to push the lead up to 40 at one point.

The Cavaliers brought home the win, took a 3-2 series lead and are now just one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals.

Full Highlights

Three Stars

3. Kyrie Irving

Irving engineered a first-quarter run that would set the tone for the Cavaliers. He finished with 23 points on the night.

2. LeBron James

James was solid all around again and setting up his teammates. He finished with 23 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

1. Kevin Love

After some poor performances, Love was the difference maker in Game 5. He was stellar shooting and finished with 25 points.

Betting Odds

The Cavaliers came into the game as 11.5-point favorites. With the win, the Cavaliers covered the spread.

What’s Next?

The two teams will meet in Toronto for Game 6 on Friday night.

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