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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will not suit up for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, head coach Steve Kerr announced on Friday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Durant was already expected to miss this game, as he has yet to practice with the team, having only three-to-four […]

The Toronto Raptors have taught many lessons throughout these NBA Playoffs, but there hasn’t been a more attentive student than Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been obsessed with his self-improvement since losing four in a row in the Eastern Conference Finals. Antetokounmpo has always been a ruthless competitor and unafraid to learn from […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been an avid learner since coming into the league, being the sponge that soaked up all the knowledge from a Hall of Fame player in Jason Kidd, eventually evolving into The Greek Freak, an unstoppable monster in the open floor, much like Kidd was in his heyday. Two coaches later, Antetokounmpo remains […]

Golden State Warriors former back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry was cooking on Thursday night. The 30-year-old was red hot yet again in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors, as he logged a game-high 34 points, and in the process, set another franchise scoring record. Steph Curry has a 30 point game for the 6th straight […]

Nick Young took to Twitter to air out a little bit of his frustration following Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. Young acknowledged how impressive Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has been throughout Toronto’s run, but could not help but remind everyone about the type of impact Los […]

Despite losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the first time in five years under coach Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors have finally gotten a feel for the Toronto Raptors. Draymond Green claims his time has now figured out the right approach moving forward. “We leave this game feeling as good as you […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam had the NBA Finals debut of his dreams, pouring in a team-high 32 points on a blistering 14-of-17 shooting night, one he claimed was aided by the amount of easy buckets he was allowed to get against the Golden State Warriors. Siakam feasted his way to 11 straight makes at […]

Antoine Walker made a bold claim after the Golden State Warriors lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, claiming the defending champions would not win without Kevin Durant returning to play: “This is a different series, different animal. They gotta do more defensively than they had to do in […]

Toronto Raptors brand ambassador Drake was up to his usual antics yet again on Thursday as his Raptors dominated the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on the NBA Finals to come away with a 118-109 victory in the series opener. Following the win, Drake took to Twitter to have a little fun — at […]

Golden State Warriors stud Draymond Green kept his recent hot streak going in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The 28-year-old stuffed the stat sheet yet again, and in the process, became only the third player in NBA history to notch three consecutive triple-doubles in the postseason. Draymond Green is the 3rd […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam became the seventh player to ever score 30 points in an NBA Finals game while shooting at least 80% from the field, according to NBA Stats. The Cameroonian joined some of the most recognizable names in league history, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Adrian Dantley, and […]

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off taking their first-ever loss in a Game 1 of the NBA Finals under Steve Kerr, and only their second-ever Game 1 loss of any playoff series under Kerr, snapping a 12-series record. Yet point guard Stephen Curry, who led all scorers with 34 points in a 118-109 loss […]

The Toronto Raptors starting big man Marc Gasol finished Game 1 with 20 points (on 6-of-10 shooting, 2-of-4 from the outside, and a perfect 6-of-6 at the charity stripe), seven rebounds, two steals, a block, and without a single turnover, en route to a 118-109 drubbing of the Golden State Warriors at home. When asked […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals was everything NBA fans had hoped for, but the Golden State Warriors suffered their first NBA Finals opening loss of the Steve Kerr era against the Toronto Raptors, snapping an NBA-record 12 consecutive series opening wins. This is the fifth series the Warriors have trailed under Kerr, but they […]

Draymond Green praised Pascal Siakam after the Toronto Raptors forward hung a team-high 32 points against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Siakam shot a blistering 14-of-17 from the field, including making 11 straight field goals, as his fast-paced transition game aided him to easy buckets: “Well, you know, I mean, really the only time […]

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the first time in this era, but star point guard Stephen Curry isn’t worried about it. Curry emphasized that “it’s not the end of the world,” and he expects the Warriors to use their resiliency and championship mettle to fight back: “New experiences […]

The Golden State Warriors are expecting Kevin Durant to return from his calf injury midway through the NBA Finals, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. While some members of the Warriors organization are hoping Durant can return for Game 3 at Oracle Arena, the more likely option is Game 4. Durant has been out since […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins made his return from a quad injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Cousins only played eight minutes in the Warriors’ 118-109 loss, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the moment as he took the floor for the first time ever in an […]

Now that Magic Johnson is free from the constraints of the Los Angeles Lakers president job, he has been free to tweet to his heart’s desire about the playoffs. Magic was at it again after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, praising the Toronto Raptors for their terrific team effort in a 118-109 victory over […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam has dedicated his first NBA Finals game to his late father. Siakam told the press after the Raptors’ resounding 118-109 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday that he commits himself to a purpose bigger than basketball. "For me, like I always say man, […]

So much for the bright lights of the NBA Finals proving too much for the Toronto Raptors. Playing in their first championship series in franchise history, the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night, putting the defending champions in their first ever 1-0 hole with the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the line. […]

For four straight seasons, the Golden State Warriors met the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The cast of characters around LeBron James shifted to varying degrees from season to season based on injuries, free agency, and trades, but the Cavaliers nevertheless maintained their same overall sense of identity, especially on offense. Facing the Toronto […]

The basketball continues to bounce Fred VanVleet’s way in the 2019 NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors backup point guard helped secure his team’s 118-109 win in Game 1 with a desperation jumper in the waning moments. With 3:26 left in the game, the Raptors led the visiting Golden State Warriors by 10 points, 108-98. The […]

Drake wasn’t exactly more subdued during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite chatting with commissioner Adam Silver and others from the league office about his inappropriate conduct during the Eastern Conference Finals, the music mogul and Toronto Raptors super fan certainly made his presence felt on Thursday night. He went chest to chest with […]

Pascal Siakam was the best player on the floor in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Playing with Kawhi Leonard and against Steph Curry, not to mention the likes Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the third-year forward outplayed them all while leading the Toronto Raptors to a 118-109 victory over the […]

The Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors met in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, with the Warriors trying to make their case as one of the greatest teams in NBA history. However, the Raptors had other ideas. They held numerous advantages over the Warriors that other teams simply haven’t had. For […]

S0 much for Drake’s chat with Adam Silver and the league office leading to a more subdued demeanor during the NBA Finals. As the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors were walking off the floor after Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena, the music mogul exchanged words with Draymond Green, calling the Warriors star “trash” when […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam made NBA history in his first NBA Finals game on Thursday. According to Basketball Reference’s official Twitter account, Siakam becomes just the fourth player with a maximum of three years’ experience to score at least 30 points in his first NBA Finals game. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, […]

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors faced off in the first Finals game in NBA history outside of the United States, and the atmosphere could not have been better. Also: Pascal Siakam could not have been better. The ScotiaBank Arena was rocking and ready to see the best team in franchise history face the […]

The league office warned Drake about his antics after the Eastern Conference Finals, in hopes of assuring the music mogul would better blend into the Scotiabank Arena crowd during the NBA Finals. Midway through Game 1, however, Drake suddenly found himself nearly chest to chest with Stephen Curry at a timeout, even going so far […]

It seems Toronto Raptors fans are well aware of the so-called “Paul Pierce Curse.” Toronto fans were up in arms during Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals on Thursday. They collectively chanted, “Paul Pierce sucks!” in Pierce’s direction toward the broadcast booth. For his part, Pierce egged them on, cupping his hands against his […]

The Toronto Raptors honored several franchise legends during halftime of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Among those waving to adoring fans from half court of Scotiabank Arena were Isiah Thomas, Dell Curry, Tracy McGary, Chris Bosh, and Damon Stoudamire. Toronto just brought out Chris Bosh, Charles Oakley, Tracy McGrady […]

You have to hand it to Drake. The omnipresent Global Brand Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors is having himself quite an NBA Playoffs run. With the NBA Finals on Canadian soil for the first time in NBA history, it is certainly Drake’s time to shine. Seeing as the Warriors will be starting the Finals on […]

Canadian rapper Drake has been in the NBA news constantly due to his role as the Toronto Raptors’ Global Brand Ambassador. Certainly, his supremely excited antics on the sideline catch the attention of fans the world over while simultaneously drawing the ire of opposing team’s coaches. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was extremely peeved by Drake’s […]

Count Paul “The Truth” Pierce as one of the basketball analysts predicting the Toronto Raptors’ first world title in the NBA Finals. Pierce predicted the Raptors will beat the Golden State Warriors in six games in the 2019 NBA Finals, per ESPN’s official Twitter account. Six other ESPN NBA analysts cast their vote. Max Kellerman […]

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors faced off on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Danny Green wanted to make a statement. The Toronto crowds showed up exceedingly early just to get into ScotiaBank Arena’s “Jurassic Park” fan viewing area – let alone the arena proper – in order to watch […]

The Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors face off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the first Finals game that will take place outside of the United States. Stephen Curry is center stage in this series. This is unmarked ground for the Raptors, who have never been in the Finals in franchise history – […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted that Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake is no ordinary fan, but he reiterated that does not mean that the popular rapper can do anything he wants on the sidelines. Silver pointed out that Drake is not the same as a “regular fan” and it is likely the reason why he was […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is dealing with left knee tendinitis, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Leonard looked to have suffered the injury in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on a breakaway dunk. Here’s video of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski saying #Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is dealing […]