Raptors vs. Bucks: Watch NBA Playoffs Game 5, live stream, watch online, preview, odds

The Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs 2019 are at a critical juncture with Game 5 between the Bucks and the Raptors coming up on Thursday night. The series is all tied up going into this pivotal contest, as each team has defended its home court during the first four matchups.

The action now shifts back to the Bucks, where Milwaukee will try to get back on track after back-to-back losses in the Raptors. History indicates that whichever side can notch a win tonight will more than likely advance to the 2019 NBA Finals to face the the Warriors, as more than 80% of Game 5 victors go on to win their 2019 NBA Playoff series.

The Raptors prevailed in Game 3 and 4 at home, after dropping the first two in the Bucks. Lowry led the way in the series-tying win with 25 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Kawhi struggled in the early going but still managed to finish the night with 19 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Ibaka, Norman, and VanVleet combined to really give Toronto a lift off the bench as the trio combined to score 46 points.

For the Bucks, Middleton poured in 30 points on a very efficient 11-of-15 shooting performance. Giannis did bounce back after scoring 25-point performance in Game 4.