The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of possibly ending one of the NBA's greatest dynasties, but point guard Kyle Lowry is not feeling any pressure.

Lowry has shown as much mental toughness as anyone throughout this postseason. After getting off to a slow start in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Lowry was chided for his poor play and criticized for his failure to show up and perform in the playoffs.

In the NBA Finals, however, Lowry has been at his best in the most important games. He poured in 23 points to go along with nine assists and four rebounds in a crucial Game 3 victory, then scratched and clawed defensively in a gritty Game 4 performance that gave the Raptors a chance to close out the series at home on Monday night.

So, naturally, Lowry was very candid when he was asked if he was feeling the pressure heading into Game 5:

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Even when he is not scoring the ball, Lowry's contributions can sometimes go unrecognized. He has repeatedly exploited Golden State's poor rotations defensively, and his penetration has opened up the floor for the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet.

Stephen Curry has gotten loose a few times in the last couple of games, but Lowry helped force Curry into just 2-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc in Game 4, and Curry has had a very hard time getting separation on the perimeter.

Lowry has also been far and away the most vocal and intense player on the floor for the Raptors, barking out orders and diving all over the floor.

A win in Game 5 would give Toronto it's first NBA championship and cement his status as an all-timer in Raptors history, but do not expect the weight of those expectations to get to Kyle Lowry.