Detroit played Game 5 with a lot more sense of urgency than in games prior, resulting in a 49-33 edge in rebounding, with 16 of them coming on the offensive end. If they can come out with the same intensity like that in Game 6, I can definitely see them pushing this to a Game 7. Cade Cunningham exploded for 45 pts in Game 5, there’s a reason he was in the MVP discussion this season. I feel like the Pistons played too well in the regular season for their year to end in the 1st Round. I’ll go with the road team on Friday.

After a missed opportunity to take a series lead in Game 5, Toronto returns home aiming to stay in the series. All five games have been won by the home side so far, and Toronto have now won 10 of their last 11 games at Scotiabank Arena. Raptors star Scottie Barnes hasn’t been listed on the injury report for Friday’s game. Cleveland pair Donovan Mitchell and James Harden underwhelmed in both away games, and the pair have an underwhelming playoff record in big moments.

The Los Angeles Lakers lead 3-2, but the Houston Rockets have seized momentum with two straight wins behind strong defense and slower tempo. Both teams are struggling offensively, and Game 6 should feature a controlled, physical pace with limited possessions. With pressure rising and scoring inconsistent, this projects as another low scoring game.

After a missed opportunity to take a series lead in Game 5, Toronto returns home aiming to stay in the series. All five games have been won by the home side so far, and Toronto have now won 10 of their last 11 games at Scotiabank Arena. Raptors star Scottie Barnes hasn’t been listed on the injury report for Friday’s game. Cleveland pair Donovan Mitchell and James Harden underwhelmed in both away games, and the pair have an underwhelming playoff record in big moments.