{"id":720956,"date":"2026-04-29T07:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/720956\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:09:17","slug":"what-channel-is-cavs-vs-raptors-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-5-of-nba-playoffs-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/720956\/","title":{"rendered":"What channel is Cavs vs. Raptors on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 5 of NBA Playoffs series"},"content":{"rendered":"

What channel is Cavs vs. Raptors on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 5 of NBA Playoffs series<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After a tight contest defined by defense, the Raptors<\/a> won Game 4, 93-89, to knot things at two.<\/p>\n

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If there is a series that will go to seven games in the first round, the Cavs<\/a> and Raptors may be the most likely. The Cavs took the first two games of the series convincingly, but the Raptors have stormed back in the last two games, with Game 4 being the closest yet.<\/p>\n

On the offensive side, the Raptors were not great, but Scottie Barnes<\/a> was certainly the bright spot. He had 23 points along with 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks. Collin Murray-Boyles<\/a> also managed a 15-point double-double off the bench.<\/p>\n

The No. 4 Cavaliers<\/a> had a few solid scoring performances in Game 4, but the shooting efficiency was lacking. Donovan Mitchell<\/a> led the way with 20, but was 6-24 from the floor. Harden<\/a> saw higher efficiency, going 6-14 from the floor for a total of 19 points.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to the remainder of the series, both teams are looking to find more consistency in their shot selection. The efficiency was a struggle for both sides in Game 4, but there are still at least two games for either side to rectify this.<\/p>\n

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Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Raptors, including broadcast information and start time.<\/p>\n

What channel is Cavs vs. Raptors on today?<\/p>\n

Cavs vs. Raptors Game 5 will be broadcast by ESPN and will stream live on the ESPN app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, plus SportsCenter, First Take, and all your favorite ESPN shows\u2014anytime, anywhere\u2014only in the ESPN app.<\/p>\n

Cavs vs. Raptors start time<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, April 29<\/p>\n

Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Cavs and Raptors is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.<\/p>\n

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Cavs vs. Raptors series schedule<\/p>\n

Series tied 2-2<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Game<\/p>\n

Time (ET)<\/p>\n

Watch<\/p>\n

April 18<\/p>\n

Game 1:\u00a0Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113<\/p>\n

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April 20<\/p>\n

Game 2:\u00a0Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105<\/p>\n

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April 23<\/p>\n

Game 3:\u00a0Raptors 126, Cavaliers 104<\/p>\n

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April 26<\/p>\n

Game 4:\u00a0Raptors 93, Cavaliers 89<\/p>\n

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April 29<\/p>\n

Game 5: Raptors at Cavaliers<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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May 1<\/p>\n

Game 6: Cavaliers at Raptors<\/p>\n

TBA<\/p>\n

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May 3<\/p>\n

Game 7: Raptors at Cavaliers*<\/p>\n

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* If necessary<\/p>\n

NBA Playoffs bracket 2026<\/p>\n

Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket<\/a>\u00a0from The Sporting News.<\/p>\n

NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026<\/p>\n

Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.<\/p>\n

Event<\/p>\n

Dates<\/p>\n

Play-In Tournament<\/p>\n

April 14-17<\/p>\n

First round begins<\/p>\n

April 18<\/p>\n

Conference semifinals begin<\/p>\n

May 4*<\/p>\n

NBA Draft Lottery<\/p>\n

May 10<\/p>\n

Eastern Conference finals begin<\/p>\n

May 19*<\/p>\n

Western Conference finals begin<\/p>\n

May 20*<\/p>\n

NBA Finals begin<\/p>\n

June 3<\/p>\n

NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)<\/p>\n

June 19<\/p>\n

NBA Draft<\/p>\n

June 23-24<\/p>\n

* Can move up depending on earlier series<\/p>\n

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