# Reacting to the Cavs' comeback Game 5 victory over the Raptors

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Podcast: [Wine and Gold Talk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250)
Published: 2026-04-30T08:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' 125-120 Game 5 playoff victory over the Toronto Raptors, which gave Cleveland a 3-2 series lead. The commentators attribute the comeback win to a season-saving fourth-quarter performance and locker-room leadership from Dennis Schroder, alongside vital offensive contributions from Evan Mobley and James Harden. Despite the victory, the reporters express ongoing skepticism about the Cavaliers' mental toughness and long-term playoff viability, noting that the team struggled for three quarters against a shorthanded Raptors squad and that star player Donovan Mitchell continues to underperform. Looking ahead to Game 6 in Toronto, the guys agree that Cleveland is the superior team and should win, but they acknowledge that the Cavaliers' poor track record on the road and the uncertain injury status of Toronto's Brandon Ingram could ultimately force a Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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