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Predictions, odds for Game 1

The Warriors opened the series as 1-point favourites on Vegas Insider, but the line has since shifted in Toronto's favour.

Scott Rafferty

How Raptors should defend Curry-Draymond combo

Without Kevin Durant, the Curry-Green pick-and-rolls have become Golden State's go-to play in crunch time again. How the Raptors choose to defend it could be the key to gaining a decisive edge on the Warriors.

Scott Rafferty

Green unfazed by slump: 'Just keep shooting'

Danny Green is confident he can bounce back in the NBA Finals, despite his struggles shooting the ball throughout the playoffs.

Benyam Kidane

Cousins 'questionable' for Game 1, KD ruled out

The Golden State Warriors could receive a boost for Game 1 with the return of DeMarcus Cousins, while Kevin Durant remains sidelined with a calf strain.

Benyam Kidane

A closer look at the Raptors with Finals experience

Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka and Patrick McCaw have all spent time playing on the league's biggest stage. Take a look at how they did.

Gilbert McGregor

Which player has the most to gain in the Finals?

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors are set to battle for the NBA title, but which players have the most to gain with a Finals win?

NBA.com Staff

What we learned from the Warriors-Raptors regular season series

The Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Warriors in the 2018-19 regular season, earning an impressive series sweep over the defending champs. Here's how what we learned in those games can impact this Finals matchup.

Gilbert McGregor

Giannis after loss: 'I think it's the start of a long journey'

Reflecting on a great regular season and a deep playoff run, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about the Raptors' game-clinching 26-3 run and his plans for the offseason.

Yash Matange

Lowry relishing long-awaited Finals debut: 'It means a lot'

It's been a long journey for Kyle Lowry to get to the NBA Finals, but the Toronto Raptors point guard says he's 'not satisfied' just yet.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi's emphatic dunk caps off Raptors' 26-3 run

A signature moment from a Game 6 that sealed the franchise's first-ever Finals berth.

Yash Matange

Sights and sounds from Raptors' series-clinching win

The Toronto Raptors are headed to their first ever NBA Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd.

Kyle Irving

NBA players react to Raptors making Finals

"That’s big for the City and Canada," former Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll tweeted. "Very special group."

Scott Rafferty

NBA Finals berth erases years of heartbreak for Toronto fans

The Toronto Raptors are heading to their first NBA Finals in franchise history, a moment 24 years in the making.

Carlan Gay

History! Raptors clinch their first Finals appearance

The Raptors have defeated the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors defeat Bucks, advance to NBA Finals

The Raptors have done it! For the first time in franchise history, Toronto will go to the NBA Finals after defeating the Bucks 100-94 in Game 6

Kyle Irving

Odds, picks for Raptors-Bucks Game 6

The Toronto Raptors have covered the spread in three of the five games this series, including both games on their home court.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors or Bucks match up better with Warriors?

The Raptors are now one win away from the NBA Finals, but do they match up better with the Warriors than the Bucks? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

What to watch for in Raptors-Bucks Game 6

The Raptors have won three straight against the Bucks, taking a 3-2 series lead after a massive road win in Game 5. Now one win away from their first Finals appearance in franchise history, can Toronto close things out at home?

Kyle Irving

Is Draymond the Warriors X-Factor?

Draymond Green took his game to another level in the Western Conference Finals without Kevin Durant. With Durant missing at least the beginning of the NBA Finals, Green's production on both ends will be crucial to the Warriors winning their third-straight title.

Matthew Blum

Kawhi's simple but effective playmaking in one possession

Leonard dished out nine assists in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. None of his assists were particularly difficult, but they didn't need to be for him to punish the Bucks for the way they were defending him.

Scott Rafferty

Drake after Raptors win: 'We're going to the NBA Finals'

Canadian rapper and Toronto Raptors super fan Drake was in the thick of the action with the home fans, watching Game 5 at "Jurassic Park."

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi: "I'm not afraid of the moment. I enjoy it."

As he's done the entire season, Kawhi Leonard stepped up when his team needed him the most in Game 5. He's single-handedly rewriting history for a franchise that's finally ready to seize the moment.

Micah Adams

Why Giannis wasn't on floor late in Game 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo's late stint on the sidelines in Game 5 was due to an ankle injury after making contact with Kawhi Leonard, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer explained post-game.

Benyam Kidane

Lowry becomes all-time leading postseason scorer

In his sixth postseason run with the Raptors, Kyle Lowry is now the franchise's all-time leading scorer in the playoffs.

Micah Adams

Takeaways from the biggest win in Raptors history

The Toronto Raptors are one win away from moving on to the first NBA Finals in franchise history. Entering Game 5 the Bucks were 33-0 at home this season when leading entering the fourth quarter. They're now 33-1.

Micah Adams

Kawhi lead Raptors over Bucks in another thriller

Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and dished out nine assists in Toronto's Game 5 win.

Scott Rafferty

Rapid Reaction to a wild 1st Half

After falling into a massive hole thanks to a sluggish start, the Toronto Raptors battled back in the second quarter to make it a one-possession game going into the half.

Micah Adams

Game 5 starting lineups

The Raptors starters have been outscored so far in this series. But it's the Bucks that have made a change to the starting lineup for Game 5.

Micah Adams

All-NBA teams announced

Antetokounmpo and Harden were unanimous selections to the First Team and were joined by Stephen Curry, Paul George and Nikola Jokić.

NBA.com Staff

How GOT overlaps with trajectory of few NBA franchises

The Series finale for the hit HBO show might give you some insight into how you feel about the NBA and who you’re rooting for.

Sidd Sinha

Keys to Raptors-Bucks Game 5

Can Giannis Antetokounmpo figure out the defensive challenges presented by Kawhi Leonard? Which team's reserves will make the biggest difference? Here are the biggest keys to a pivotal Game 5.

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Giannis, PG headline All-Defensive First Team

Marcus Smart and Eric Bledsoe join Rudy Gobert, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George on the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team.

NBA.com Staff

Inside Kawhi's D on Giannis

Kawhi Leonard is reminding everyone that he's the best defender in the world. Over the last two games, he's switched onto guarding the Greek Freak and in doing so, has changed the entire series. Here's what the numbers say about just how dominant he's been defensively.

Micah Adams

Lowry on bench performance: 'we needed it'

The Toronto Raptors' bench had three players score in double figures, playing a pivotal role in the series-tying Game 4 win.

Yash Matange

Kawhi: "We have a chance to make history"

Following the Raptors Game 4 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Leonard alluded to the franchise's chances to reach uncharted territory when asked how he was feeling physically.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors even series with big Game 4 win

The Toronto Raptors square the series at 2-2 after a comfortable 120-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4.

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Raptors earn 18-point Game 4 win

After a thrilling double overtime victory in Game 3, the Toronto Raptors took care of home once again, evening Eastern Conference Finals series with the Milwaukee Bucks at two games apiece with an 18-point win.

Gilbert McGregor

How have Bucks faired after a loss this season?

The Bucks are nearly unstoppable after a loss in the 2018-19 season. They're 22-1 (regular season and playoffs) following a loss, the best record in NBA history

Kyle Irving

Odds, picks for Raptors-Bucks Game 4

The favourite is a perfect 3-0 so far in this series. What does that mean entering Wednesday's pivotal Game 4?

NBA.com Staff

Why Game 4's significance goes beyond this series for the Raptors

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals carries with it ramifications for the Raptors that extend far beyond simply tying up the series. How does Tuesday's game impact the Raptors beyond this series and this season?

Kyle Irving

5 Keys to Raptors-Bucks Game 4

How will Kawhi Leonard look after playing 52 minutes in Game 3? Can the Raptors successfully slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo? Here are the biggest keys to Tuesday's Game 4 as the Raptors look to even the series.

Micah Adams

Powell on Leonard: 'All he wants to do is win'

Kawhi Leonard scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and overtime periods to lead the Raptors to a 118-112 win in Game 3.

Benyam Kidane

'I'm good': Leonard on playing through pain

The Toronto Raptors' All-Star led his team to a double-overtime win with yet another 35+ point performance, playing through a leg injury.

Yash Matange

Kawhi sets Raptors record with sixth 35-point game

Only four other players have ever scored 35 points in a playoff game in a Toronto Raptors uniform.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors hang on in 2OT to win Game 3

The Toronto Raptors make the series 2-1 with a hard-fought 118-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3.

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Kawhi scores 36 points in double overtime thriller

Kawhi Leonard was spectacular once again, scoring a game-high 36 points to get the Raptors a much-needed win.

Scott Rafferty

Can the Raptors stop the Bucks' supporting cast?

While Giannis Antetokounmpo has been terrific throughout the entire playoffs, the Bucks' depth and supporting cast around their potential MVP have been just as good. Their second unit scored 54 points in Game 2 to provide a significant advantage over the Raptors. Will Toronto be able to shut down the players around Giannis in Game 3?

Kyle Irving

Four things to watch in Game 3 of Raptors-Bucks

Will the Raptors get more scoring out of Marc Gasol? Has Norman Powell earned himself more minutes? Will the Bucks continue to win the minutes Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the bench?

Scott Rafferty

Nurse says lineup change could be coming for Raptors

Could the Raptors start Serge Ibaka in place of Marc Gasol for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals?

Scott Rafferty

Who should win each end-of-season award?

Luka Doncic or Trae Young? Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden? Pascal Siakam or D'Angelo Russell?

N Global Staff

Green: 'It's not a series until somebody wins on the road'

Danny Green is confident the Toronto Raptors can bounce back on their home floor.

Benyam Kidane

Bucks dominate Game 2 to take 2-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Bucks take a 2-0 series lead after a convincing 125-103 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.

B Kidane and Kyl...

Bucks handle Raptors, take 2-0 series lead

The Bucks led wire-to-wire in a commanding Game 2 win. They defended home court to take a 2-0 series lead with the Conference Finals shifting to Toronto for Games 3 and 4

Kyle Irving

Kawhi joins elite company in 100th playoff game

Game 1 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals was the 100th postseason game for Kawhi Leonard, who joined elite company thanks to his postseason success.

Matias Baldo

Four things to watch in Game 2 of Raptors-Bucks

Will Brook Lopez have a repeat performance? Can Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors get going from the perimeter? Will the Bucks continue to dominate the offensive glass?

Scott Rafferty

Is the Greek Freak unstoppable?

The Greek Freak is on the verge of doing something that only Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal have ever pulled off.

Micah Adams

Lowry: 'It sucks when you lose like that'

Led by Brook Lopez, the Bucks outscored the Raptors 32-17 in the fourth quarter to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis praises Bucks' 'amazing' defence on Kawhi

The Milwaukee Bucks held Kawhi Leonard to just two points in the fourth quarter as they battled their way to a hard-fought Game 1 win.

Benyam Kidane

Bucks rally in fourth quarter to win Game 1

The Milwaukee Bucks turned it on in the fourth quarter to snatch a 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors to take a 1-0 series lead.

B Kidane and Gil...

Giannis, Bucks take Game 1

Thanks to a big fourth quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks take a 1-0 series lead over the Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors-Bucks series preview

They took slightly different paths, but the East's top two teams are now set to meet in the Conference Finals as many expected all season. It's the first time these two franchises will meet in the postseason since 2017.

Scott Rafferty

Debating biggest keys to Bucks-Raptors

The Eastern Conference Finals is set with a matchup between the conference's top two teams all season. What will be the biggest factors in determining which team comes out on top? Our NBA.com experts weigh in on what to watch for in this series.

NBA.com Staff

Milwaukee radio station puts ban on Drake

A Milwaukee radio station is playfully putting a ban on Drake's music for the duration of the Raptors-Bucks Eastern Conference Finals series.

Carlan Gay

On this date: Raptors make first-ever Conf. Finals

Prior to 2016, the Raptors had only registered one playoff series victory in seven postseason appearances since the franchise joined the league.

Yash Matange

Leonard's shot leaves Embiid in tears

Kawhi Leonard's game-winner to lead the Raptors past the 76ers in Game 7 left All-Star centre Joel Embiid in tears after a hard-fought effort

Kyle Irving

Jordan vs Kawhi: Which shot was better?

In all of NBA history, there have only been two series-clinching buzzer-beaters in a winner-take-all game. Which one was better?

Micah Adams

Kawhi's game-winner vs. Carter's miss in '01

Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 game-winner gave Raptors fans flashbacks to a shot they've seen before – one that didn't fall their way several years back against the very same franchise in the same situation.

Kyle Irving

Twitter reaction, sights, sounds from Kawhi's game-winner

Kawhi Leonard set the basketball world ablaze with an extremely difficult series-clinching game winner in Game 7 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

Gilbert McGregor

Simmons: 'We can compete with the best'

The Philadelphia 76ers' season ended in heartbreak as Kawhi Leonard's buzzer beater sent the Toronto Raptors into the Conference Finals.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways from a thrilling Game 7

Kawhi Leonard stole the show with 41 points and the game-winning jump shot to send the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals.

S Rafferty and B...

What's next for the 76ers?

Will the 76ers re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris? How much cap space do they have to work with? Can Ben Simmons take the next step in his development?

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi's game-winner sends Raps to ECF

The Toronto Raptors are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry ahead of Game 7: "Do whatever it takes to win"

The Raptors face a chance to reach their second Eastern Conference Finals in franchise history if they can come away with a Game 7 win over the 76ers

Kyle Irving

Four things to watch in Game 7 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers continue to dominate the offensive glass? Can the Raptors make open shots? Will someone other than Kawhi Leonard or Pascal Siakam step up for Toronto?

Scott Rafferty

Brett Brown praises Ben Simmons' Game 6

After a tough opening five games to the series, Ben Simmons bounced back in a big way during Game 6.

James McKern

Takeaways: 76ers force Game 7

Led by the trio of Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers earned a big win in Game 6 over the Raptors to force a decisive Game 7 in Toronto.

G McGregor and J...

Butler leads Sixers to Game 6 win

Philadelphia forces a decisive Game 7 with an 11-point win over Toronto. If you missed any of the action, check below for live updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Embiid tells Drake 76ers will be back for Game 7

The Raptors have taken a 3-2 series lead over the 76ers, one win away from advancing to the Conference Finals but Joel Embiid told Drake after their Game 5 loss that Philly will be back in Toronto for Game 7

Kyle Irving

Four things to watch in Game 6 of Raptors-76ers

Can Kawhi Leonard continue to punish the 76ers as a passer? Will Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid take better care of the ball? Will Toronto's role players continue to step up?

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways: Raptors dominate Game 5 in historic fashion

In a pivotal Game 5, Toronto put forth a dominant performance to earn a 36-point win over Philadelphia – the largest margin of victory in franchise postseason history.

G McGregor and K...

WATCH: Kawhi ends half with poster dunk

The Philadelphia 76ers had done a good job of containing Kawhi Leonard in the first half, in the dying seconds though he exploded to the rim and let them know he's still the man.

James McKern

Raptors dominate 76ers, take 3-2 series lead

The Raptors defeated the 76ers by 36 in Game 5, the largest margin of victory in the playoffs in franchise history

Kyle Irving

Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid missed shootaround on Tuesday, but is listed as probable ahead of the Raptors-76ers crucial Game 5.

Carlan Gay

Ennis and his 'old man game' are what the 76ers need

James Ennis has surprised in the 76ers' series against the Raptors, and it's come at the perfect time.

Tom Read

4 things to watch in Game 5 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers change their coverage on Kawhi Leonard? Will Pascal Siakam be better than he was in Game 4? What about Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons?

Scott Rafferty

Where has Simmons been in the 4th?

The 76ers All-Star point guard Ben Simmons has been extremely quiet in the fourth quarter of their series against the Raptors and that will have to change if Philly is going to have a chance at winning two of the next three games.

Kyle Irving

Better this postseason: Kawhi or Durant?

They've been the NBA's two best scorers. They've played lockdown defense. They've consistently been the best player on the floor in their respective conferences. But which one has actually been better so far in the playoffs?

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi draws Kobe comparison after Game 4

Kawhi Leonard's 3-pointer over Joel Embiid in the closing minute of Game 4 reminded Norman Powell of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar.

Scott Rafferty

5 stats from Kawhi's epic performance

Kawhi Leonard now has six 30-point games in these playoffs, surpassing Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan for the most in Raptors franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

Jimmy Butler: 'I want Ben [Simmons] to be aggressive'

After their Game 4 loss, Jimmy Butler encouraged Ben Simmons to take a more aggressive mindset against the Raptors.

Tom Read

What were the Raptors and 76ers saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kawhi Leonard has been incredible in this series with his Game 4 performance being the latest of his heroics. 76ers' head coach Brett Brown went as far as saying his ability to create his own shot is 'Kobe-like'. What else were teammates, opponents and coaches saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kyle Irving

Takeaways from a gritty Game 4 between the Raptors and 76ers

Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 39 points as the Raptors defeated the 76ers to tie the series at 2-2.

S Rafferty and K...

Raptors edge 76ers behind Kawhi's 39 points

The Raptors dug deep to come away with a huge Game 4 win to even the series before heading back to Toronto for Game 5

Kyle Irving

Siakam to play in Game 4

Pascal Siakam was originally listed as doubtful with a right calf contusion he suffered in Game 3.

Scott Rafferty

Lowry says Game 4 is a 'must-win'

Kyle Lowry says that Game 4 is a 'must-win' for the Raptors who are trailing 2-1 in their series with the 76ers. He plans to play more aggressively, especially if they are without Pascal Siakam

Kyle Irving

Siakam listed as 'doubtful' for Game 4

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Pascal Siakam is listed as 'doubtful' for Game 4 with a right calf contusion

Kyle Irving

Confidence level in Raptors right now?

The Raptors trail the 76ers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 3 in Philadelphia by 21 points.

NBA.com Staff

Four things to watch in Game 4 of Raptors-Sixers

The 76ers' defence stifled Raptors not named Kawhi Leonard in Game 3, how can Toronto adjust to get more players involved in Game 4?

G McGregor and S...

It's ugly when Kawhi comes off the floor

In the 27 minutes this series that Kawhi Leonard has rested, the Raptors have been outscored by 32 points while shooting just 24% from the floor. A game-by-game breakdown reveals a simple truth: for the Raptors to get back in this series, they'll need to find ways to score without their superstar on the floor.

Micah Adams

Simmons fined and assessed for Flagrant Foul

The incident occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of the 76ers’ 116-95 win over the Raptors in Game 3.

NBA.com Staff

How Embiid torched Gasol in Game 3

After scoring 28 points in Games 1 and 2, Embiid exploded for 33 points in Game 3. How did he finally get himself going against Marc Gasol and the Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

Jimmy Butler praises 76ers' bench

It's the big name players who always draw the spotlight, but the real tale of the second round series has been the production of the second units.

James McKern

Lowry on Kawhi: 'We've all gotta help him'

Kyle Lowry and Danny Green spoke postgame on the assistance the Raptors must provide Kawhi Leonard, who has been putting up great performances each game for the team in these playoffs.

Yash Matange

Brett Brown believes Embiid is the best player in the series

Joel Embiid exploded for 33 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and three assists in the 76ers Game 3 win over the Raptors, earning high praise from his head coach

Kyle Irving

Recap: Sixers dominate Raptors in Game 3

The Philadelphia 76ers gave their home fans something to cheer about when they ran riot against the Toronto Raptors to take the 2-1 series lead.

J McKern and Yas...

Embiid's dominant performance gives 76ers 2-1 lead

The 76ers started the fourth quarter on a 21-5 run to blow the game open and Joel Embiid was dominant through the game's entirety as Philly takes a 2-1 series lead over the Raptors

Kyle Irving

Can Simmons contain Kawhi?

Philadelphia's best chance to win this series boils down to one key factor: stopping Kawhi Leonard. The only player on the 76ers roster that's had any success in doing so through two games is Ben Simmons, who is making Toronto's superstar work hard for his points. What's been the key to the Aussie's success? Can he keep it up long enough to flip the series in favour of the 76ers?

Scott Rafferty

🎥 Behind the scenes of Raptors-76ers Game 2

Take a look at Game 2 of Raptors-76ers behind the scenes through the eyes of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

Player of the Day: Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler turned it on in Game 2 with a dominant performance on both ends, earning Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard.

Benyam Kidane

Brown praises Simmons' defence on Kawhi

The Philadelphia 76ers put in a much-improved defensive effort in Game 2, with Ben Simmons picking up Kawhi Leonard.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Butler fires in Game 2 as 76ers level series at 1-1

The Philadelphia 76ers level the series at 1-1 after a much-improved performance in Game 2, edging the Toronto Raptors 94-89.

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76ers edge Raptors in close Game 2 road win

The 76ers halted the Raptors' comeback to come away with a close 94-89 road win in Game 2, evening the series at one game apiece

Kyle Irving

Brown: 'Nobody really gives us a chance'

Ahead of Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Raptors, 76ers head coach Brett Brown spoke on how the team has used being the underdog in the series as motivation.

Gilbert McGregor

What to watch in Game 2 of Raptors-76ers

Can the Raptors keep the 76ers off the offensive glass? Can Marc Gasol continue to contain Joel Embiid? Will Philadelphia figure out an answer to its Kawhi Leonard problem?

Scott Rafferty

Sights and sounds from Game 1 of Raptors-76ers

Go behind the scenes of a dominant Game 1 win for the Raptors through the lens of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

Complete Conference Semifinals schedule

The Conference Semifinals begin Sunday, April 28. Check below for times and dates of the entire second round.

Yash Matange

Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

A new playoff career-high of 45 points earns Kawhi Leonard the Player of the Day ahead of Nikola Jokic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gay.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons on Leonard: 76ers need to 'get the ball out of his hands'

After Kawhi Leonard went off for a playoff career-high 45 pints in Game 1, Ben Simmons says the 76ers have plenty of work to do ahead of Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Leonard's playoff career-high leads Raptors past 76ers in Game 1

Kawhi Leonard notched a new playoff career-high of 45 points to lead the Raptors to a dominant 108-95 win over the 76ers to take a 1-0 series lead

K Irving and Ben...

Leonard's playoff career-high 45 leads Raptors past 76ers

The Raptors take a 1-0 series lead after a convincing Game 1 win over the 76ers

Kyle Irving

Embiid: Knee 'still not there' ahead of Game 1

Knee tendinitis hampered Embiid in the first round, causing him to miss Game 3. Ahead of Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals with the Raptors, the Sixers All-Star centre says that his knee continues to bother him but vows to play more than he did in Round 1.

Gilbert McGregor

Biggest lessons learned from 1st Round

Are the Warriors in trouble? How does Russell Westbrook bounce back next season? Is Damian Lillard gearing up for a Cinderella run? Which team holds the upper hand in the East? Our Global NBA.com staff breaks down the biggest lessons we learned from a thrilling 1st Round.

NBA.com Staff

Can Marc Gasol slow down Joel Embiid?

Joel Embiid is the most dominant centre the NBA has seen since Shaquille O'Neal. It might not matter against Marc Gasol, who has a history of holding his own in their one-on-one matchups.

Scott Rafferty

Player of the Day: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard capped off a 50-point performance with a step-back 3-pointer from 37-feet out to win the game and eliminate the Thunder from the playoffs

Kyle Irving

Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

Raptors-76ers series preview

With both the Raptors and Sixers taking care of business in the first round in five games, the two teams are set to face in the postseason for the first time in 18 years.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways from Raptors' series-clinching win over Magic

The Raptors have defeated the Magic in Game 5, winning four consecutive games after dropping Game 1 at home. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Raptors have won a seven-game series in less than six games

K Irving and Gil...

Key questions for Wednesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

Perkins: 'Kawhi reminds me of Michael Jordan'

He may not be Michael Jordan, but Kawhi Leonard is doing plenty of Michael Jordan-type things for the Raptors, according to former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins.

Benyam Kidane

Another hot start for Playoff Kawhi

No player in NBA history has more postseasons shooting 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc than Kawhi Leonard who is doing it yet again. Leonard's hot start is yet another indication that he's among the most consistent elite postseason scorers of all-time.

Micah Adams

Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard bounced back from a rough Game 3 with 34 points in Game 4 of Toronto's first-round series with Orlando.

Scott Rafferty

Complete first round schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, April 14 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

Yash Matange

Takeaways from Game 4 of Raptors-Magic

The Raptors now lead 3-1 in their first-round series with the Magic, with an opportunity to close it out in Toronto on Wednesday.

S Rafferty and G...

Celtics, Warriors, Raptors, Blazers secure Game 4 wins

Four games on tap for today's NBA action. Follow all the scores and highlights live here.

NBA.com Staff

What to watch for in Monday's Game 4's

The Celtics will go for the sweep of the Pacers while the Clippers, Magic and Thunder will all look to even their series at two games apiece

Kyle Irving

Player of the Day: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook's 33 points, 11 rebounds and five assists were good enough for the Thunder's first win of the playoffs and Player of the Day honours, edging Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown and Damian Lillard

Kyle Irving

Highlights from Day 7 of the NBA playoffs

If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Magic vs. Raptors, Pacers vs. Celtics and Thunder vs. Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from a hard-fought Game 3

Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors in Game 3 with 30 points and 11 rebounds. The last Raptor to put up those numbers in a playoff game? Chris Bosh in 2008.

S Rafferty and K...

Five key things to watch for in Saturday's Game 3s

Heading into Saturday's games, OKC and the Pacers both have plenty of work to do, while the Toronto Raptors head to Orlando looking to go up 2-1 against the Magic.

Benyam Kidane

Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?

N Global Staff

Siakam on Lowry: 'He had that fire in his eyes'

Kyle Lowry bounced back from his Game 1 performance with 22 points and seven assists in Game 2 to lead the Raptors to their largest playoff victory in franchise history

Kyle Irving

Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard has claimed Player of the Day honours after leading the Raptors over the Magic and edging out Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.

James McKern

Takeaways: Raptors earn largest playoff win in franchise history

The Raptors used massive performances from their two All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry to come away with a 29-point victory, the largest playoff win in franchise history

K Irving and Gil...

Raptors and Nuggets level series, Blazers go 2-0 up

We have three big Game 2's on deck as the Raptors and Nuggets look to avenge their Game 1 home losses and the Thunder look to get their first win of the series

NBA.com Staff

Tips for filling out the perfect bracket

Which teams are most vulnerable to upsets? How many sweeps should you pick? What about Game 7s? In order to help you fill out the perfect bracket, we went through and identified some of the key trends to look out for.

Micah Adams

What to watch for in Wednesday's Game 2's

The Raptors and Nuggets will try and avenge their Game 1 loss at home while the Trail Blazers will look to defend their home court and take a 2-0 lead in the series

K Irving and Sco...

DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Player of the Day: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Day' honour

Kyle Irving

Five takeaways from Raptors' Game 1 loss

The Orlando Magic came away with the Game 1 upset win on Sunday. Game 2 goes Wednesday in Toronto at 10:30 a.m.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors-Magic series preview

The No. 2 Toronto Raptors will face the No. 7 Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

Gilbert McGregor

Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset

NBA.com Staff

East Playoff Picture: Nets & Magic clinch berths

The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape

Kyle Irving

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Wade scores 21 in OT loss to Raptors

Dwyane Wade's 21 points weren't enough as four Raptors scored over 20 points to earn a tough overtime win over a Heat team that is fighting for its playoff life.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Primetime Sundays: Wade's final playoff push

Dwyane Wade's final season is coming down to the wire as the Miami Heat are in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Can they beat the Toronto Raptors in what could be a preview of a 1st Round matchup?

Micah Adams

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There's a jam-packed slate this Saturday with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's results alter East playoff picture

The Hornets, Magic and Celtics all picked up huge wins on Saturday while the Pistons and Heat dropped close contests

Kyle Irving

Who will be named Most Improved Player?

Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell are widely considered to be the frontrunners for the award, but there's a number of other deserving candidates.

NBA.com Staff

How Thursday's results impact East playoff picture

Six games on Thursday's busy schedule had an impact on seven teams present in the East's ever-changing playoff picture. Take a look at how it all breaks down.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways from Raptors win over Nets

Led by Pascal Siakam's 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, the Raptors defeated the Nets by double figures on Thursday to take the season series.

G McGregor and S...

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were nine games of NBA action on deck, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

Takeaways from Raptors win over Bulls

For the second time this week, the Raptors cruised to a win over the Bulls. This time, Fred VanVleet led the way with 23 points.

Scott Rafferty

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

Who is a free agent next summer?

The 2019 free agency class could likely alter the landscape of the league.

NBA.com India Staff

Hornets stun Raptors behind Lamb's game-winner

Toronto's fourth-quarter rally was thwarted by a Jeremy Lamb heave from beyond half court as time expired.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Saturday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

4 Takeaways: Russ, PG lead Thunder past the Raptors

Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 37 points, but it wasn't enough for the Raptors to beat the Thunder for a second time this season.

Scott Rafferty

OTD in 2014: KD drops 51, drains 2OT game-winner vs. the Raptors

During his lone MVP season, Kevin Durant put on a show on this date in 2014 in Toronto. We take a look back at that spectacular performance.

Yash Matange

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors.

NBA.com Staff

4 takeaways: Raptors' OT road win in OKC

The Raptors almost let their lead slip away as the Thunder forced overtime late in the fourth quarter. Toronto prevailed in the extra period to take the first of two matchups against OKC this week

Kyle Irving

Is Kawhi or PG the better two-way player?

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both having the best offensive seasons of their careers. They also might be the two best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Which one takes the crown as the NBA's best two-way player?

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

4 takeaways from Raptors sweeping season series vs. Lakers

The Raptors have defeated the Lakers nine consecutive times and have swept LeBron James in a season series for the first time after tonight's victory.

Kyle Irving

Friday TV Preview: Lakers continue road trip in Toronto

The Raptors and Lakers meet for the last time this season, with Toronto up 1-0 in the season series.

Scott Rafferty

How has Kawhi's game changed with the Raptors?

Although Leonard's numbers are similar to the ones he posted in his final healthy season with the Spurs, he's not the same player in Toronto as he was in San Antonio. Here's how his game has changed with the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

How Saturday's results impact playoff picture

It was another busy day in the NBA, headlined by the Warriors hosting the Nuggets and the Thunder taking on the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways from a blowout win for the Raptors

Kawhi Leonard was spectacular once again, but Pascal Siakam, Danny Green, Kyle Lowry and Jeremy Lin each helped the Toronto Raptors take down the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

Scott Rafferty

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Rockets' thrilling win over the Raptors and the Celtics' big win on the road against the Warriors. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

5 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to Rockets

It was a game of runs but the Rockets struck last. They have swept the season series against the Raptors and have won six consecutive games.

Kyle Irving

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

Monday recap: Top highlights & performers

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday recap: Top highlights & performers

There were seven games of NBA action on Saturday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi's improved play in one possession

Passing was seen as one of Kawhi Leonard's few weaknesses coming into this season, but the Toronto Raptors forward is starting to turn it into a strength.

Scott Rafferty

4 takeaways: Raptors' dominant home win over the Celtics

The Raptors' second quarter run blew this game open, but it was their defence that won them the game tonight. They held Kyrie Irving to his second-lowest scoring total this season en route to a 23-point blowout win

Kyle Irving

TV Preview: Huge clash in Denver between West's top teams

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Wednesday. Game 1 is a huge Eastern Conference clash between the Raptors and the Celtics while Game 2 has two of the West's top three teams facing off in Denver.

Yash Matange

Power Rankings: Who is the new team on top?

The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?

K Irving and Gil...

4 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to Magic

In a trap game of sorts, the Toronto Raptors fell to the Orlando Magic 113-98. They now shift their focus to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

Kyle Irving

Saturday recap: Top performers and highlights

There is nine games of NBA action today headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA.com Staff

5 takeaways: DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto

DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto was as eventful as anyone could have imagined. Kawhi Leonard's game-winning steal and dunk played spoiler as the Raptors picked up a 120-117 win over the Spurs.

Kyle Irving

How each top-5 MVP candidate can win it

For the majority of the season, the MVP discussion has been a two-horse race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. Thanks to the sterling play of Paul George, we now have a third serious contender.

Micah Adams

What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Q&A: Raptors' superfan Nav Bhatia

In the midst of the All-Star festivities in Charlotte, NBA Global caught up with Toronto Raptors' superman and Indo-Canadian Nav Bhatia. Read the Q&A to find out more on what the franchise loyalist had to say about a wide range of topics.

Vinayak Iyer

Nav Bhatia on 2019 NBA India Games: "I'll be there"

In a short exclusive chat with NBA.com on All-Star Friday, the Raptors' superfan spoke about the East's Playoff picture, Kawhi's impending free-agency and so much more.

NBA.com Staff

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