Schroder's Fourth Quarter Surge Helps Cavaliers Clinch 3-2 Lead Over Raptors in Playoff First Round
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5 of the NBA playoff first round, taking a 3-2 series lead. Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and Evan Mobley added two crucial three-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead the Cavaliers to a comeback victory.
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(Central News Agency, Cleveland, 29th, comprehensive foreign reports) The NBA Cleveland Cavaliers played Game 5 of the playoff first round against the Toronto Raptors tonight. Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and Evan Mobley also hit two crucial three-pointers in the final quarter, finishing with 23 points, helping the Cavaliers to a 125-120 comeback victory over the Raptors.
According to the Associated Press, James Harden scored 23 points for the Cavaliers, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points.
For the Raptors, RJ Barrett scored a team-high 25 points, Ja'Kobe Walter had 20 points, and substitute Jamal Shead added 18 points. Star forward Brandon Ingram exited in the second quarter due to right heel inflammation.
The Raptors led 74-67 at halftime and extended their lead by another 5 points at the start of the third quarter. The Cavaliers struggled to catch up, still trailing 100-103 entering the final 12 minutes.
But the Cavaliers opened the fourth quarter with an 8-0 run, successfully taking control of the game. Jaylon Tyson hit a step-back three-pointer to tie the score at 103-103, and then Mobley made another three-pointer, giving the Cavaliers a 106-103 lead.
The Raptors missed all of their first 11 shots in the fourth quarter, making only 7 of 28 shots in the entire quarter; in contrast, the Cavaliers made 7 of their first 11 shots and 9 of 19 shots in the entire quarter, successfully securing the victory.
The Cavaliers currently lead the series 3-2, and Game 6 will be held tomorrow night in Toronto. (Compiler: Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150430
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(Central News Agency, Cleveland, 29th, comprehensive foreign reports) The NBA Cleveland Cavaliers played Game 5 of the playoff first round against the Toronto Raptors tonight. Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and Evan Mobley also hit two crucial three-pointers in the final quarter, finishing with 23 points, helping the Cavaliers to a 125-120 comeback victory over the Raptors.
According to the Associated Press, James Harden scored 23 points for the Cavaliers, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points.
For the Raptors, RJ Barrett scored a team-high 25 points, Ja'Kobe Walter had 20 points, and substitute Jamal Shead added 18 points. Star forward Brandon Ingram exited in the second quarter due to right heel inflammation.
The Raptors led 74-67 at halftime and extended their lead by another 5 points at the start of the third quarter. The Cavaliers struggled to catch up, still trailing 100-103 entering the final 12 minutes.
But the Cavaliers opened the fourth quarter with an 8-0 run, successfully taking control of the game. Jaylon Tyson hit a step-back three-pointer to tie the score at 103-103, and then Mobley made another three-pointer, giving the Cavaliers a 106-103 lead.
The Raptors missed all of their first 11 shots in the fourth quarter, making only 7 of 28 shots in the entire quarter; in contrast, the Cavaliers made 7 of their first 11 shots and 9 of 19 shots in the entire quarter, successfully securing the victory.
The Cavaliers currently lead the series 3-2, and Game 6 will be held tomorrow night in Toronto. (Compiler: Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150430
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