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Cavs’ James Harden, RJ Barrett scuffle breaks out in Game 5 vs. Raptors

During a contentious and physical first-round playoff series, it’s apparent no love is being lost between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. After a shoving match between James Harden and Scottie Barnes early in the third quarter, Harden and Barnes’ teammate, RJ Barrett, got into it later in Game 6 when a timeout was called. […] The post Cavs’ James Harden, RJ Barrett scuffle breaks out in Game 5 vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction

Charles Barkley is formally recanting his prediction less than two weeks into NBA playoffs. The retired basketball icon Barkley had a funny moment during ESPN’s coverage of Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. During halftime at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Barkley spoke on the Cavaliers, who trailed 74-67 … The post Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Make Starting Lineup Change Just Before Critical Game 5 vs Raptors

The Cavaliers are making a key starting lineup change for Game 5 vs the Raptors after back-to-back losses. Here’s what it means. The post Cleveland Cavaliers Make Starting Lineup Change Just Before Critical Game 5 vs Raptors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 prediction, odds, pick

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue through a heated First Round as we bring you a prediction and pick for this upcoming Game 5 tilt in the Eastern Conference. The Toronto Raptors will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers with their series tied 2-2. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Raptors-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors responded with […] The post Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: How Real NBA Playoff Runs Could Change Next Year’s Value

The most seasoned fantasy basketball managers know a secret: the regular season is for stats, but the NBA playoffs are for scouting. As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA season, the high-stakes atmosphere of the postseason has once again acted as a crystal ball for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season. ...

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Why James Harden, Evan Mobley insist Cavs’ offensive success will resurface vs. Raptors

Despite back-to-back turnover-heavy, ugly performances north of the border, the Cleveland Cavaliers are confident in their offense against the Toronto Raptors going into Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series. James Harden and Evan Mobley shared that it was tough to watch the Cavs’ film from Sunday, but they also learned what to expect, […] The post Why James Harden, Evan Mobley insist Cavs’ offensive success will resurface vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Analytics failed him" – Rich Paul reveals the "counterproductive" reason James Harden is still chasing his first NBA ring – Basketball Network

"Analytics failed him" - Rich Paul reveals the "counterproductive" reason James Harden is still chasing his first NBA ring  Basketball Network

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Cavaliers most to blame for hideous Game 4 loss to Raptors to tie series

The Cleveland Cavaliers watched NBA Playoffs history unfold Sunday. But the wrong kind that swung towards the Toronto Raptors’ way. Toronto shot a dismal 32% yet still beat the Cavs. Defense certainly became the them inside Scotiabank Arena. Cleveland even bottled the Raptors to an atrocious 13.3% from the perimeter. Plus swatted five blocks on […] The post Cavaliers most to blame for hideous Game 4 loss to Raptors to tie series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Raptors ‘swarm’ is haunting James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped back-to-back games on the road to the Toronto Raptors in their first-round NBA playoff series. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have accounted for 22 of the Cavs’ 40 turnovers, and the answer to their opponents’ adjustments has been subpar, to put it kindly. “Listen, they’re very athletic,” Cleveland head coach […] The post How Raptors ‘swarm’ is haunting James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"They don’t have no killers" – Charles Barkley’s brutal pre-game warning comes true as Mitchell and Harden vanish in Cavs' Game 4 meltdown – Basketball Network

"They don’t have no killers" - Charles Barkley’s brutal pre-game warning comes true as Mitchell and Harden vanish in Cavs' Game 4 meltdown  Basketball Network

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Raptors make NBA playoff history in Game 4 win vs. Cavs

It wasn’t pretty by any means, but the Toronto Raptors somehow escaped Game 4 with a much-needed victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first round playoff series is now tied 2-2 heading back to Cleveland for a pivotal Game 5, and this series feels very much up in the air given everything we’ve seen. Toronto […] The post Raptors make NBA playoff history in Game 4 win vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles makes franchise history with Game 4 masterpiece vs. Cavs

Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles made franchise history while helping his team even their best-of-7 series, 2-2, in an 89-93 win against the Cleveland Cavs in Game 4. After Murray-Boyles helped the Raptors avoid a 3-0 hole in Game 3, he became only Toronto’s third rookie to record playoff double-double. Murray-Boyles led the Raptors bench […] The post Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles makes franchise history with Game 4 masterpiece vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Harden’s former Rockets teammate tells story of him being in gym hours after ripping 15 shots at club

A former teammate of James Harden is making some crazy accusations about his pre-workout regimen. Prior to Harden joining the Brooklyn Nets, he was traded by the Houston Rockets, where a former teammate alleges that the combo guard would have some fun at the club and then hit the gym. “(The) man could sit up […] The post James Harden’s former Rockets teammate tells story of him being in gym hours after ripping 15 shots at club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Backcourts That Could Be Rewritten Overnight in 2026 Free Agency

This is where things get interesting. The NBA free agency backcourt impact could be massive. Not subtle. Not gradual. More like overnight changes. One signing. One trade. Suddenly, the entire fantasy outlook for a team flips. We are talking about assists, usage, three-point volume. All of it. Some ...

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