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NBA Playoffs 2018: Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards Game 5 live stream: Watch online

By Jason Patt

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors looks on next to John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards late in the fourth quarter of the Wizards 106-98 win during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors looks on next to John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards late in the fourth quarter of the Wizards 106-98 win during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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The Toronto Raptors hope to find their mojo on their home floor in Game 5 after losing two games in a row to the Washington Wizards to even up the series.

The Toronto Raptors were hoping this year would be different. This would be the year they put their past playoff failures behind them. But after two impressive wins to start their series against the Washington Wizards, the Raptors’ bad playoff vibes returned in the nation’s capital. Now, a crucial Game 5 awaits in Canada on Wednesday.

Game 4’s 106-98 loss was especially ugly as Toronto melted down in the fourth quarter. The Raptors appeared to take control with an eight-point lead with about eight minutes left, but they went on to score only eight points the rest of the way as the offense devolved into a mess.

DeMar DeRozan had a real rough go of it down the stretch. DeRozan forced a bunch of tough shots as part of a 2-of-8 shooting performance in the final frame, while nobody else stepped up. DeRozan admitted he could have made better decisions, but the loss wasn’t all on him. He did finish with 35 points.

Kyle Lowry had 19 points, but he didn’t score over the last 10 minutes of the game. If the Raptors find themselves in another close contest, their All-Star duo has to be better. Toronto is also hoping the injured Fred VanVleet can return from a shoulder injury, but he’s looking doubtful for Game 5.

Meanwhile, the Wizards’ All-Star backcourt has turned it on. After a nightmare Game 2 performance, Bradley Beal responded with back-to-back 10-of-19 shooting efforts. Beal had 28 points in Game 3 and 31 in Game 4 before fouling out on a controversial call.

Washington still prevailed without him, thanks in large part to Beal’s backcourt partner, John Wall. Wall had 27 points, 14 assists, six rebounds and four steals in Game 4, plus several big buckets in crunch time.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 25
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Venue: Air Canada Centre
TV Info: NBA TV, TSN, NBC Sports Washington
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The Raptors should be more comfortable back on their home floor, but the pressure has been raised considerably. Toronto needs to ditch its bad habits and return to what made them so good in the regular season. That’s easier said than done, though, when Washington’s All-Stars have it going. Game 5 should be fascinating.

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