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Why Raptors' Kawhi Leonard isn't unanimous NBA Finals MVP

One voter decided another Raptors player was more worthy of the NBA Finals MVP trophy than Kawhi Leonard.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri reportedly in altercation with deputy after NBA Finals Game 6

Video appears to show Masai Ujiri and the officer squaring off behind one of the baselines at Oracle Arena.

Tom Gatto

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Kawhi reflects on 'tough' journey to NBA title

Kawhi Leonard reflects on how he tackled the difficulties of last offseason and how much this championship means to him.

Yash Matange

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Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.

Carlan Gay

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Thompson suffers torn ACL in left knee

Golden State Warriors sharp-shooter Klay Thompson was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee after undergoing an MRI.

Benyam Kidane

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Sights and sounds from Raptors' first-ever NBA title

The Raptors came into the final ever game in Oracle Arena and walked out with a title, completing a storybook ending to the greatest season in franchise history.

Matthew Blum

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Green on Dubs' dynasty: 'We're not done yet'

Stephen Curry echoed Draymond Green's comments, saying that the Warriors' championship DNA is strong enough to bring them back to this stage.

Yash Matange

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Steve Kerr in awe of Warriors

Steve Kerr struggled to find the words to describe his team, who were dethroned by the Raptors on Thursday.

Sacha Pisani

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3 questions Raps have to answer

The Raptors won their first title in franchise history Thursday and now they have some serious questions to answer.

Thomas Lott

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Leonard revels in Raptors' success

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard was delighted after winning another NBA championship.

Dejan Kalinic

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Twitter reacts to Raptors' title

Toronto closed out the Warriors with a 114-110 victory in Game 6 of the Finals to win its first title in franchise history.

E.Jay Zarett

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3 reasons why Raptors won the title

Toronto closed out the Warriors at Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game 6 of the Finals to win its first title in in franchise history.

E.Jay Zarett

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Grading key players from Game 6

The Toronto Raptors seal their first ever NBA title with a 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Check out the player ratings from the decisive Game 6.

Benyam Kidane

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Nurse first-ever to win NBA & G-League title

Nick Nurse was a two-time NBA G League champion - Iowa Energy (2010) and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2013). Now he is also an NBA champion.

Yash Matange

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Which coaches have won a title in their 1st year?

Nick Nurse joins a select list of coaches to win an NBA title as a first-year head coach.

C Herrera Luyando

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Report: Wizards preparing 'prolific' offer to Ujiri

Just moments after the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in franchise history, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Washington Wizards are preparing a 'prolific' offer to Raptors' President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri

Kyle Irving

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Kawhi named Finals MVP

Leonard joins LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history to win the award on two different teams.

Scott Rafferty

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Thompson leaves Game 6 with knee injury

Thompson was the game's leading scorer before his injury with 30 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors win first title in franchise history

The Raptors have won the NBA title for the first time in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins could determine outcome of NBA Finals — for better or worse

The Warriors know what to expect from Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, but they need DeMarcus Cousins to be an X-factor in Game 6 against the Raptors.

Bill Bender

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Klay praises KD's 'greatness'

Klay Thompson is ready to put it all on the line for Game 6, but reminded Golden State Warriors fans they wouldn't be in this position if it weren't for Kevin Durant.

James McKern

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What channel is Raptors vs. Warriors on today? Game 6 time, TV schedule for 2019 NBA Finals

The Warriors squeaked by with a Game 5 victory to stay alive in the NBA Finals, despite losing Kevin Durant. The Raptors head to Oracle Arena one last time, hoping to close out the series.

Blair Berry

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Fact or Fiction for biggest Game 6 storylines

Should the Warriors be favoured? Will Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combine for 70-plus points? Will the Raptors get a bounce-back game from Pascal Siakam?

NBA.com Staff

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Is Jurassic Park open?

MLSE provided an update on rainy Jurassic Park ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Carlan Gay

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This is Kawhi's legend-making moment

Magic Johnson at Boston. Michael Jordan at Utah. Kawhi Leonard at Golden State? Some of the biggest moments by the biggest legends on the biggest stage came on the road. Will Kawhi take advantage of his chance to make history in Game 6?

Micah Adams

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Kawhi offers advice to Durant

"Make sure you come back when you feel healthy and you feel good enough that you feel confident enough in yourself to go back out there on the floor," Leonard said.

Scott Rafferty

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Game 6 preview: Can the Raptors close out on the road?

The Warriors extended their season with an emotional Game 5 win but can they again produce with their backs against the wall or will the Raptors respond with another road win to capture the first title in franchise history?

Gilbert McGregor

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Medical analysis: What's next for KD?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

Gilbert McGregor

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Meet the man behind the Raptors playoff anthem

Ahead of Beyonce and right alongside Drake and Bieber, how an unexpected climb towards the top of the charts in 2016 paved the way for the latest unofficial playoff anthem for the Toronto Raptors.

Carlan Gay

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"Game 6 Klay" to the rescue?

He did it in 2016. He did it in 2018. He's already done it once in 2019. There's no situation that Klay Thompson thrives in more than Game 6 with his team on the ropes and in desperation mode. Can he once again deliver with Golden State's dynasty on the line?

Yash Matange

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5 reasons the Raptors are still feeling good

Up 103-97 with under three minutes to go in Game 5, the Raptors were on the verge of winning the NBA title. Now they're heading into Oracle Arena and with a loss, would be facing a pressure-packed Game 7. Here are five reasons that Raptors fans should still feel good about their prospects.

Micah Adams

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NBA Finals broadcast schedule

We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!

NBA.com Staff

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What went wrong for Raptors at end of Game 5?

The Raptors led by six points with 3:28 to play in Game 5. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson then caught fire while Toronto's offence went ice cold, paving the way for the Warriors to force a Game 6.

Scott Rafferty

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Oracle Arena's best moments

Over 47 seasons, some of the biggest moments in NBA history have occurred at Oakland's Oracle Arena. As the building is set to host its final NBA game, revisit some of the more notable moments.

Gilbert McGregor

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Updated odds, picks for Game 6

The Warriors are favoured to win Game 6 but most of our staff believe the Raptors will win once again at Oracle Arena, this time to secure their first title.

Scott Rafferty

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Leonard offers Durant advice

After Durant revealed he underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles, Leonard gave him a key piece of advice for his recovery.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Durant had surgery on Achilles

Durant wrote on Instagram: "I'm hurting deeply, but I'm OK. Basketball is my biggest love and I wanted to be out there that night."

Chelsea Howard

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Players to have ruptured their Achilles

Kevin Durant confirmed on Wednesday that he ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals. How have other NBA players bounced back from the same injury?

Pablo Schatzky

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Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

"What’s good everybody I wanted to update you all: I did rupture my Achilles. Surgery was today and it was a success, EASY MONEY," Durant announced on Instagram.

Scott Rafferty

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ESPN's Jalen Rose says support for Kevin Durant following Achilles injury is 'phony'

Warriors star Kevin Durant returned to the court in a must-win Game 5 against the Raptors, but he suffered an Achilles injury after playing just 12 minutes.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Wanda Durant talks KD's injury

Wanda Durant said it was heartbreaking to watch her son get hurt and that he told her not to cry when they talked a few minutes later.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Durant latest example of risk vs. reward

NBA legend Isiah Thomas analyzes the latest example of health vs. championship aspirations dilemma.

Isiah Thomas

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Did the Raptors blow it?

Three of our writers discuss following a thrilling Game 5, in which Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson kept Golden State's season alive with historic performances.

NBA.com Staff

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Game 5 most-watched program on TV this year

Game 5 became the most-watched broadcast in Canada this year and most-watched NBA game ever in the country.

Carlan Gay

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Punjabi broadcast duo ready to make difference in India

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa are bringing the game to new fans and hope one day it pays off with more Indians in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

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NBA Finals 2019: Warriors-Raptors: Game 5 sets Canadian TV viewership records

The Raptors' Game 5 loss to the Warriors, in which Toronto could have clinched the city's first NBA championship, broke television records in Canada.

Sammi Silber

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Will Raptors visit White House?

There’s precedent for a Canadian-based team celebrating in Washington, D.C. after taking home a title in their respective league.

E.Jay Zarett

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Doctor: Durant hurt Achilles in May

Dr. David Chao says he believes Durant first injured his Achilles last month against the Rockets, but the Warriors termed it a calf injury.

Arthur Weinstein

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Looney expects to play in Game 6

“They’re comfortable with me going out there as long as I can tolerate the pain,” Looney said, via the Mercury News.

E.Jay Zarett

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Barkley blames GS. for KD injury

"I blame the Warriors for KD getting hurt and I don't care what they say about it," Barkley said on ESPN's "Get Up" on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

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Leonard on Durant: 'I feel bad'

After Durant left Monday's game with an Achilles injury, Leonard said he could relate to Durant's situation.

Chelsea Howard

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Nurse explains late timeout

Nick Nurse said he thought his players could use the "extra energy push" to try and close out the series Monday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Raptors let golden opportunity slip away in Game 5

The Raptors let a golden opportunity slip through their grasp in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Now the big question is how Toronto reacts after such a tough loss.

Jenn Smith

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Warriors players call out Raptors fans for their 'bulls—' behavior after Kevin Durant's injury

Raptors fans began cheering after Kevin Durant's injury, leading to many Warriors players calling them out after the game.

Jordan Heck

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Lowry unimpressed with Raptors fans

There were cheers when Kevin Durant hit the deck in pain during Game 5, a reaction that Kyle Lowry was not impressed with.

Peter Thompson

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How Warriors forced a Game 6 at Oracle

The Raptors led by six points with under three minutes remaining, but then shot 1-6 down the stretch as the Golden State Warriors fought back to force a Game 6.

Micah Adams

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Warriors' final stop reveals everything about the heart of this team

Nothing better represents what separates the Warriors from the rest of the pack than their incredible defensive possession to end Game 5.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Finals 2019: Raptors fans exhibit classless side after Durant injury

In a classy gesture from the Raptors, Toronto players quieted fans who cheered Kevin Durant's injury on Monday night.

Joe Rivera

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Warriors vs. Raptors: Game 5 live updates and more

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the Warriors' come-from-behind victory over the Raptors in Game 5.

Drew Nantais

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NBA players react on Twitter to Kevin Durant's leg injury

Warriors star Kevin Durant returned to the court Monday night for Game 5 of the NBA Finals only to go down early in the first half with a lower leg injury.

Jordan Greer

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Durant exits Game 5 with Achilles injury

Kevin Durant left Game 5 early in the second quarter. Warriors president Bob Myers confirmed after the game that it's an Achilles injury, but that the full extent of the injury would not be known until undergoing an MRI on Tuesday.

Benyam Kidane

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Players react to KD's injury

Kevin Durant returned to the Warriors lineup after missing eight straight games with a right calf strain.

Yash Matange

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Warriors president delivers emotional statement on Durant's injury

In a postgame statement, Warriors president of basketball operation Bob Myers shared that Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles injury during the second quarter of Game 5.

Gilbert McGregor

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Sights and sounds from a nail-biting Game 5

The Warriors came away with a gutsy win, beating the Raptors by one point to extend the NBA Finals to a sixth game on Thursday.

Carlan Gay

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Players react to a gritty Warriors win

The Raptors led by six points with just over three minutes to play in Game 5, but Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson came up big to keep Golden State's season alive.

Scott Rafferty

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Green says Game 5 was Warriors' 'greatest' performance

Down six points and multiple key rotation players with three minutes to play, the Warriors battled to keep their season alive and force a Game 6 back at the Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

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Grading key players from Game 5

The Golden State Warriors live to fight another day after grinding out a 106-105 win on the road to force a Game 6 back at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

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Warriors discuss Durant's injury

"It's an Achilles injury. I don't know the extent of it," Myers said while making a statement after the Warriors' 106-105 win.

Ameer Tyree

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Durant (Achilles) leaves Game 5

Durant scored 11 points on 3-of-5 shooting and grabbed two rebounds in Game 5 before exiting.

E.Jay Zarett

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Durant ‘hurting deep in the soul’

Durant addressed the injury he suffered in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in an Instagram live post Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

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3 takeaways from the Warriors' win

Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the contest and left the game, the Warriors held on.

Ameer Tyree

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Thompson: 'When you have the firepower we do, you're never out of it'

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for over half of the Warriors points, including the final nine points of the game, to complete a late comeback to take Game 5

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from an intense Game 5

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson stepped up down the stretch to lead the Warriors on a 9-2 run to comeback and defeat the Raptors in Game 5

Kyle Irving

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Kevin Durant will play in Game 5

"We'll start him and play him in short spurts and see how he responds," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters pregame.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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What channel is Warriors vs. Raptors on today? Game 5 time, TV schedule for 2019 NBA Finals

The Raptors need just one more win to claim the franchise's first-ever NBA championship. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the game.

Thomas Schlarp

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Views from 30 different 'Jurassic Parks' for Game 5

According to blogTO, there have been over 30 cities with their own version of Jurassic Park that you see outside of Scotiabank Arena. As the Raptors chase history tonight, take a look at all the different locations that will host viewing parties for the big game

Gilbert McGregor

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What Durant's return means for Warriors, Raptors

Through four games, the Raptors are rolling. With Kevin Durant now back in the mix, will Toronto be able to finish the job or will it succumb to a Warriors team finally at full strength and ready to claw back into this series?

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5

Kevin Durant (calf) was able to practice Sunday and is now listed as 'questionable' for Game 5. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5.

Kyle Irving

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Air Canada: Rooting for the Raptors from 35,000 feet

What do you do when Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for the same time as your flight? The SWNT is lobbying Air Canada to carry Game 5 of the NBA Finals so they can cheer while en route to Europe.

Carlan Gay

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Canadians call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa called Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Punjabi for the first time in the league's history.

Carlan Gay

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NBA, Canada Basketball form Jr. NBA Canadian Leadership Council

The newly-formed Jr. NBA Canadian Leadership Council Includes Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, Canadian national Team members Cory Joseph and Kia Nurse, as well as Hall of Famer Steve Nash.

NBA.com Staff

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Fred VanVleet cleared for Game 5

VanVleet will wear a mouthpiece after taking an elbow to the face in Friday's Game 4 win over the Warriors.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Game 5 preview: Will the Raptors close the series out?

The Raptors return to Toronto one win away from winning their first championship. Will they get it done in front of their home crowd?

Scott Rafferty

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Putting Kawhi's playoff run into perspective

Kawhi Leonard has placed himself among the greats with his scoring efforts in the 2019 postseason. He's now one game – and one win – away from making even more history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Which team stats do Kawhi and Lowry value the most?

Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry both talked about which team stats they look for in the box score following a game. Let's see how the Raptors have stacked up with the Warriors in those categories of each game thus far

Kyle Irving

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Q&A with Leigh Ellis from The Starters

What was reporting from a sea of Raptors fans in Oracle Arena like after Game 4? What makes Kawhi Leonard special against the best competition? Will the Raptors close out the series in Game 5?

Micah Adams

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How will the 2019 NBA Finals impact Kevin Durant's free agency?

How could the outcome of the 2019 NBA Finals impact Kevin Durant's decision this summer? Let's run through a few possible scenarios.

Joe Morgan

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NBA playoffs schedule 2019: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.

Jordan Greer

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The Warriors' dynasty is one step closer to extinction

This year's NBA Finals series isn't over just yet, but it feels very much like this Warriors dynasty is coming to an end.

Joe Morgan

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NBA Finals schedule 2019: Dates, times, TV channel, live stream for Raptors vs. Warriors

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NBA Finals, including the full series TV schedule and how to live stream every game.

Jordan Greer

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VanVleet to wear mouthguard for Game 5

The Toronto Raptors' reserve point guard took a hit in Game 4 but will be ready for the possible title clincher in Toronto.

Yash Matange

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Curry on overcoming 3-1 deficit: 'We know we can do it'

For the first time in their five-straight Finals appearances, the Warriors find themselves down two games.

Benyam Kidane

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Kyle Lowry: 'Idol of Canada?'

Lowry seemed genuinely surprised when a teen reporter called him an "icon all over Canada."

Arthur Weinstein

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Iguodala wants 'another run at it'

The 6-6 wing is averaging 9.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in the playoffs and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2020.

Ameer Tyree

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McIlroy raises Raptors jersey

McIlroy raised the jersey of Raptors guard Kyle Lowry after winning the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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The Raptors' NBA Finals run is costing McDonald's millions in french fries

Winning an NBA championship is priceless, but the impact of acquiring Kawhi Leonard has had a much more tangible effect on local McDonald's franchises.

Thomas Schlarp

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ESPN's Jalen Rose says Kevin Durant's recent workout with Warriors 'didn't go well on any level'

It's possible Kevin Durant may have already played his last game in a Warriors uniform.

Jordan Greer

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Kawhi leads Raptors to brink of glory

Only one player in NBA history has ever delivered more 30-point games on the road in a single postseason. Kawhi Leonard's ability to rise to the occasion on the road is a reflection of his defining trait: uncanny poise under pressure which has Toronto on the verge of a championship.

Micah Adams

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NBA players react to a big-time Raptors win

"Toronto’s defense gives them a chance every night," Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert tweeted after Game 4. "Consistency wins..."

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Taking stock of Finals MVP race

Kawhi Leonard is the clear favourite heading into Game 5, but who else should be in consideration for Finals MVP?

Scott Rafferty

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Instant Reaction: Raptors flex their muscles in Game 4

The Raptors are now one win away from winning their first NBA championship thanks to huge performances from Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka.

Scott Rafferty

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Curry: '[Kawhi Leonard] played amazing'

Leonard's stellar Game 4 display received lot of appreciations from players and coaches in the postgame press conference.

Yash Matange

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Green on 3-1 lead: 'Why not make our own history?'

Teams with a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals are 33-1 all-time in closing out the series. The one team that blew that lead? The Golden State Warriors in 2016. Can they fall on the right side of history this time around?

Kyle Irving

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Odds, picks for Game 5

After beating the Warriors twice at Oracle Arena to take a 3-1 series lead, the Raptors are favoured to win Game 5 in front of their home crowd.

Scott Rafferty

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Sights and sounds from Game 4 at Oracle

The Raptors walked onto the Warriors home floor and took care of business, possibly putting an end to Golden State's time in Oracle Arena.

Matthew Blum

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Grading key players from Game 4

The Toronto Raptors are just one win away from winning the NBA championship after a thrilling 105-92 win over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

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Marc Gasol playing the role of Tim Duncan

Marc Gasol has become the anchor of the Raptors' stingy defence, like Tim Duncan had been for many years with the Spurs.

Nacho Losilla

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Kerr says Warriors are mixing it up

"Well, we'll take a look at the tape, but we have been playing a certain style for a long time here," Kerr told reporters.

Ameer Tyree

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Green: Why not make our own history

"That's important to have that pride, to have the faith in what we're capable of," Green told reporters Friday.

Ameer Tyree

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Nurse, Raptors remaining grounded

Raptors coach Nick Nurse refuses to get carried away after Friday's victory, which gave Toronto a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals.

Sacha Pisani

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Thompson: Injury didn't affect me

Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney returned to action in Game 4, though they could not help the Warriors to victory.

Rob Lancaster

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Raptors' impressive win over Warriors disappears without Kawhi's first quarter

The Warriors nearly turned Game 4 into a blowout, but Raptors star Kawhi Leonard simply wouldn't let that happen.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors vs. Warriors results: Toronto one win from first NBA title after Game 4 turnaround

A postseason career-high 36 points from Kawhi Leonard and an explosive third quarter led the Raptors to a commanding win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Thomas Schlarp

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Kerr insists Warriors will fight on

A third straight NBA title looks like a long shot for Golden State, but coach Steve Kerr expects team to battle to the end.

Rob Lancaster

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VanVleet bloodied by elbow

Fred VanVleet took an inadvertent elbow from Shaun Livingston in the fourth quarter and had to go to the locker room.

Thomas Lott

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3 takeaways from the Raptors' win

The Raptors have a chance to close the series out at home and knock off the two-time defending champions.

Ameer Tyree

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Raptors 1 win away from title

Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable once again as he carried the Raptors to a victory in Game 4.

Thomas Lott

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Why you shouldn't count the Warriors out of the NBA Finals

The Warriors have trailed after three games in only four series in the last five postseasons. Can they flip the script against a talented Raptors team?

Bill Bender

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Nicole Curran says she received death threats from Beyonce fans after Warriors game

The singer's fanbase had a strong reaction to a video of Nicole Curran leaning over Beyonce to speak with Jay-Z at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Jordan Heck

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Running diary from Raptors' massive Game 4 road-win

Kawhi Leonard's 36 points and 20 points off the bench from Serge Ibaka have the Raptors one win away from winning the NBA title.

Kyle Irving

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What channel is Raptors vs. Warriors on today? Game 4 time, TV schedule for 2019 NBA Finals

The Raptors lead the series, but the Warriors are hoping to recover with Klay Thompson back in the lineup. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Game 4 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

Blair Berry

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Looney lobbying to play Game 4

Kevon Looney suffered a fracture near his collarbone in Game 2 and missed a Game 3 loss for the Warriors.

Thomas Lott

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Looney to play in Game 4

Looney suffered a non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture in Golden State's Game 2 win following a collision with Kawhi Leonard.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA Finals 2019: Raptors' Danny Green finds his stroke on familiar stage

The former NBA champion was abysmal for the Raptors in the first three rounds of the playoffs, but has become a difference maker in the Finals.

Matt Hornick

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Leonard praises Raptors' trust

Leonard only played in 60 of the Raptors' 82 games in 2018-19, but he's arguably having his best playoff performance to date.

Ameer Tyree

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Updated odds, predictions for Game 4

Despite a big Game 3 win for the Raptors, the Warriors opened as favourites to win Game 4.

Scott Rafferty

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Game 4 preview: How will the Warriors respond?

The Raptors have taken a 2-1 series lead and are just two wins away from their first NBA title in franchise history. Will Toronto keep their foot on the gas? Can the Warriors get healthy in the one day off between Games 3 and 4?

Gilbert McGregor

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Kawhi overtakes Curry as Finals MVP favourite

Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard is now the odds favourite to win Finals MVP for the second time in his career.

Carlan Gay

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The truth: Durant might not be back

Kevin Durant injury update: It has been 30 days since the Warriors star strained his calf. The Warriors have a maximum of three games left.

Bob Hille

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How Klay Thompson's return impacts Raptors

The biggest storyline entering Game 4 is the return of Klay Thompson. Will he defend Kawhi Leonard? Will he be the second scorer Golden State sorely missed in Game 3? How effective will be he on that injured hamstring?

Micah Adams

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How the Raptors punched back in Game 3

Over the course of the second half, the Raptors had 22 possessions in which the Warriors pulled within 10 points. They scored a whopping 33 points on those possessions for an offensive rating of 150.0, shooting 12-18 from the floor including 6-9 from beyond the 3-point line. By not allowing the Warriors to truly get back in the game, they showed the poise and patience of a championship team.

Micah Adams

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NBA hands Warriors' investor $500k fine, 1-year ban

There was an incident between Kyle Lowry and a Warriors team investor when Lowry dove into the stands for a loose ball in Game 3. The investor is not permitted to attend NBA games

NBA.com Staff

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Kerr: 'Good chance' KD could play in Game 5 or 6

The Golden State Warriors have gone 6-2 in the eight games that KD has missed this postseason due to the strained right calf.

Yash Matange

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How Kawhi has dominated at the free throw line

Compared to other series this postseason, Kawhi Leonard has taken the least number of shots per game in The Finals and his efficiency has taken the slightest dip. So how has the superstar been able to keep his scoring average up? Drawing fouls and making the Warriors pay at the free throw line.

Kyle Irving

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Warriors' Stevens banned 1 year

The incident occurred early in the fourth quarter when Lowry dove into the crowd.

E.Jay Zarett

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Who is Mark Stevens?

The Warriors minority owner pushed Kyle Lowry when the Raptors guard dove into the crowd early in the fourth quarter of Game 3.

E.Jay Zarett

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Durant ruled OUT for Game 4

Steve Kerr announced at media availability that Kevin Durant is out for Game 4

Kyle Irving

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Warriors part owner shoved Lowry

The NBA said Stevens' behavior was "beyond unacceptable and has no place in our league."

Chelsea Howard

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Curry backs Cousins to bounce back

Stephen Curry is confident DeMarcus Cousins will not allow a "rough" Game 3 to affect him going forward for the Warriors.

Ben Spratt

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This reporter seemed so annoyed by another reporter's question to Steve Kerr

Grant Cohn from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat gave a little side eye to a reporter asking about the Warriors' hustle in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Jordan Heck

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Kyle Lowry wants fan who shoved him at NBA Finals banned from games

The Raptors guard says there's no place in the game for physical contact or vulgar language by fans.

Tom Gatto

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Raptors give Stephen Curry, Warriors their own 'Strength in Numbers' treatment

The cavalry never came for Warriors star Stephen Curry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and that allowed the Raptors to capture a 2-1 series lead.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors vs. Warriors results: Toronto coasts to Game 3 victory despite 47 points from Steph Curry

A solid all-around performance by Toronto's starters led to an easy win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Thomas Schlarp

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Instant Reaction: Raptors overcome Curry's historic game

A playoff and NBA Finals career-high 47 points from Stephen Curry wasn't enough as the Raptors stole Game 3 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead.

Kyle Irving

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Danny Green shoots up the Finals record book

Danny Green hit more 3-pointers in Game 3 than he did in the entire series against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's once again proving that he's at his very best on the very biggest stage.

Micah Adams

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Report: Kerr expects Klay to play Game 4

Prior to missing Game 3, Klay Thompson had played all of his 120 previous career playoff games.

Yash Matange

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Raptors fans sing 'O Canada' at Oracle after Game 3

Toronto came away with a massive Game 3 win on the road and Raptors faithfuls stuck around after the game to sing their country's National Anthem at Oracle Arena

Kyle Irving

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Grading key players from Game 3

The Toronto Raptors take a 2-1 series lead after a comfortable 123-109 win at Oracle Arena, despite a playoff career-high 47 points from Stephen Curry.

Benyam Kidane

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Sights and Sounds from inside Oracle

The Toronto Raptors took over Oracle Arena Wednesday night and made a statement, retaking home court advantage and grabbing control of the NBA Finals.

Matthew Blum

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Curry's record-breaking Game 3: Who said What?

Stephen Curry's sensational Game 3 display of 47 points was in vain as the Warriors lost Game 3 at home. Here's what payers from both teams had to say about his impressive performance at Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

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Medical Analysis: How bad is Klay Thompson's injury?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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Draymond predicts Warriors' title in 6 games

Despite the 14-point Game 3 loss, Draymond Green is very confident about the Warriors' championship chances.

Yash Matange

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Bogut on Warriors defensive struggles: 'We miss Klay a lot'

The Toronto Raptors caught fire from the three-point line, with the short-handed Warriors struggling on the defensive end without Klay Thompson.

Benyam Kidane

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Green shrugs off Game 3 loss

A depleted Golden State team fell behind 2-1 in the NBA Finals after it lost to the Raptors 123-109 at Oracle Arena on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Kawhi leads Raptors to Game 3 victory

The Raptors took advantage of the Warriors being short-handed, beating them in Game 3 to regain homecourt advantage in the Finals.

Scott Rafferty

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3 takeaways from Raptors' win

Toronto took control in the third quarter against a depleted Warriors team and held on for a 123-109 win at Oracle Arena on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Raptors take 2-1 series lead

The Raptors are two wins away from their first NBA title.

Thomas Lott

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Update: Thompson ruled OUT for Game 3

Per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Game 3

Kyle Irving

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What channel is Raptors vs. Warriors on today? Game 3 time, TV schedule for 2019 NBA Finals

Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam look for an answer against Golden State at Oracle Arena.

Dan Bernstein

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Carter says this is final year

Vince Carter, 42, has played 21 seasons with eight different teams.

Thomas Lott

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7 crazy outcomes for Game 3

Kawhi sets the stage for a short series? Curry channels his inner-Iverson? Boogie's night? VanVleet turns into Matthew Dellavedova? There hasn't been a Finals with this many question marks in quite some time. With the series all square, the possibilities are almost endless for what could happen in Game 3.

Micah Adams

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Raptors betting favourite to sign Kawhi

The betting odds have shifted and the Raptors are now the favourite to keep Kawhi Leonard beyond this season.

Carlan Gay

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Raptors fan hangs Kawhi Leonard photo in Louvre Museum

A photo of Kawhi Leonard dunking over Giannis Antetokounmpo made its way into the world's largest art museum.

Jordan Heck

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2014 vs 2019: Déjà vu for Kawhi in Game 3?

Game 3 on the road in a series tied 1-1 against a star-studded yet vulnerable dynasty? We've seen this story before. Five years ago, Kawhi Leonard used this moment to springboard towards Finals immortality. Will history repeat itself?

Micah Adams

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Lowry: 'I play better on the road, and I always have'

Kyle Lowry promises to play better on the road ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Carlan Gay

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Game 3 preview: Can Warriors overcome injuries?

The Raptors almost found a way to win Game 2 despite a historic second-half lull. Can they bounce back as the series shifts to California?

Gilbert McGregor

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DeMarcus 'far from a finished product'

The injuries continue to mount for the Golden State Warriors, but they're being boosted by the return of DeMarcus Cousins who continues to get back to his All-Star best.

James McKern

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Odds, picks for Game 3

As the Finals shifts from Toronto to Golden State, the Warriors are favoured to take a 2-1 series lead. But what does our NBA.com Staff think will happen?

Scott Rafferty

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Who is the Finals MVP after Game 2?

A back and forth NBA Finals series has seen several players throw their name in the ring to take home the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy, but who is the leader?

James McKern

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DeRozan: I had to be the sacrifical lamb

On the season finale of "Take It There with Taylor Rooks", the San Antonio Spurs guard shared his thoughts on the Raptors postseason run and how he helped pave the way for the franchise to reach new heights this season.

Gilbert McGregor

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What if Curry was called for travelling?

The NBA released the Last Two Minute Report for Game 2 and it was determined that Stephen Curry should have been called for travelling seconds before Andre Iguodala hit the game-clinching 3-pointer. What would have happened if the call was made?

Micah Adams

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How Looney injury impacts the Raptors

The 3-man lineup of Kevon Looney, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green was the best in the entire league this postseason. Though he may not be a starter, Looney's injury is a major development that will have a ripple effect across the rest of the NBA Finals.

Micah Adams

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Barkley: Durant won't make it in NY

"If he's arguing with these teenagers online, he's not going to be able to deal with that New York media," Barkley said.

Ameer Tyree

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KD out Game 3, Klay questionable

Durant hasn't played since Golden State’s second round series, while Thompson went down in Game 2 against the Raptors on Sunday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Green lost 25 pounds midseason

"Bob (Myers) said, 'If we're going to win a championship, you have to get in shape.' I was like, 'Oh, I know. I'm fat as hell right now.'"

Thomas Lott

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Kevin Durant and Drake exchange trash talk after Game 2

The NBA star peeked around a corner as the rapper walked through the tunnel of Scotiabank Arena and yelled some sarcastic words of encouragement at the Toronto native.

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Durant out for Game 3

Steve Kerr confirmed that the Golden State Warriors will be without Kevin Durant for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dating back to Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals, the Warriors are 6-1 since Durant strained his calf.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors waste golden opportunity

If the Raptors end up losing this series, they'll likely look back to Game 2 as the pivotal moment their dreams of winning the NBA title vanished into thin air.

Micah Adams

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L2M Report: Curry travelled on Iggy's clutch 3

As per the report, there were two other traveling violations, committed by the Raptors [Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard], that were missed.

Yash Matange

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Game 2 breaks Canadian viewership record

Upwards of 10 million unique viewers watched the Game 2 clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.

Yash Matange

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Thompson (hamstring) questionable for Game 3

Klay Thompson suffered a hamstring strain in the fourth quarter of the Warriors 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

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Details surrounding KD's injury, recovery and return

The Golden State Warriors have been without their All-Star forward for nearly a month. NBA.com spoke with Santiago Ledesma, a kinesiologist from the Argentine National Basketball Team, to learn more about this specific injury including the causes, treatment and recovery time.

Leandro Fernández

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Raptors' Leonard suing Nike

Leonard reportedly turned down a four-year, $22 million extension in March before electing to join New Balance.

Ameer Tyree

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Q&A: Magloire proud of growth of basketball in Canada

The former Raptors player, current coach and native of Toronto has unique perspective on Canada's love of basketball.

Shaun Powell

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Shaun Livingston's incredible catch saved the Warriors in Game 2

Andre Iguodala deserves credit for making the clutch 3-pointer to seal Golden State's victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. But without Shaun Livingston, that shot never happens.

Jordan Greer

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How Curry picked Raptors apart without touching the ball

Game 2 was yet another example of how Stephen Curry's value extends far beyond a traditional box score.

Scott Rafferty

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Leonard: Third quarter cost Raptors

A poor start to the second half proved costly for the Raptors, allowing the Warriors to level the NBA Finals at 1-1.

Rob Lancaster

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Kerr: Thompson thinks he'll be fine

Thompson left Game 2 against the Raptors with left hamstring tightness after he landed awkwardly while attempting a 3-pointer.

E.Jay Zarett

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Fast facts on the decisive Game 2 run

The Raptors were 24 minutes away from seizing command of the NBA Finals. The Warriors then uncorked the most dominant run in NBA Finals history. Here are five things to know about the run that decided Game 2.

Micah Adams

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Looney out of Finals 'indefinitely'

The 23-year-old appeared in a career-high 80 games in his fourth season with Golden State in 2018-19.

Ameer Tyree

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Warriors' third-quarter run puts pressure back on Raptors

The Warriors woke from their slumber in the third quarter Sunday night, quickly changing the momentum of Game 2 — and perhaps the 2019 NBA Finals.

Jenn Smith

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How this man became the NBA's biggest superfan

"I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't womanize. I Raptorize. That's it." How the NBA's biggest superfan uses basketball to change perceptions and bring communities together.

Micah Adams

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The best memes from Barack Obama's conversation with Adam Silver at the NBA Finals

What was the former POTUS saying to the commissioner of the NBA? Twitter users gave us their best guesses.

Jordan Heck

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DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Warriors for this moment

DeMarcus Cousins knows better than anyone how rare these opportunities are. When Steve Kerr called his number in Game 2, he wasn't overwhelmed by the moment — it was exactly what he had always wanted.

Jordan Greer

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Warriors even up Finals after huge third-quarter run

A torrid third quarter lifted the Warriors ahead of the Raptors and tied the series as it heads to Oakland.

Jacob Janower

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Takeaways: Warriors steal Game 2, even series at 1-1

The Warriors were able to take Game 2 on the road to even the NBA Finals at 1-1. Great team basketball including 34 assists on 38 made baskets resulted in big games from Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins

Kyle Irving

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Curry: Raptors "disrespectful" to leave Iguodala that open

Andre Iguodala knocked down a massive 3-pointer to give the Warriors a five-point lead with under 10 seconds left in the game to seal the win for the Warriors

Kyle Irving

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Raptors reflect on what went wrong in the third

The Warriors made history with an 18-0 run to begin the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Following the game, multiple Raptors shared their take on just what went wrong and how they can avoid a similar letdown in this series.

Gilbert McGregor

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Sights and Sounds from Game 2

From Barack Obama to Drake and the Jurassic Park crowd, Toronto turned it on for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Tom Read

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Player ratings for Game 2

Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 25 points on the night as they level the series at 1-1.

Benyam Kidane

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