Toronto Raptors Articles - Page 97

The Toronto Raptors earned perhaps their most important victory in franchise history on Wednesday night. Even so, beating the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was bigger than basketball for first-year coach Nick Nurse. As the final buzzer sounded at Oracle Arena, officially putting the Raptors up 2-1 on the two-time […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry says he appreciates the support he received from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Thursday. Lowry was shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. James called for swift action from the NBA towards Stevens. Lowry says he texted […]

The NBA and Golden State Warriors have banned Warriors investor Mark Stevens from NBA games for one year and fined him $500,000 for his altercation with Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry. The ban also includes Warriors team activities through the 2019-20 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ban includes Warriors team activities, […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry believes Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens should receive a lifetime ban from the NBA. Stevens shoved Lowry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday after Lowry dove into the stands trying to save a loose ball in the Raptors’ win. Lowry says Stevens hasn’t […]

Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry praised Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry for his professionalism in handling the shoving incident that took place in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Steph Curry gives credit to Kyle Lowry for handling the situation with Mark Stevens the way that he did. pic.twitter.com/c5vThmSNvH — ESPN […]

Draymond Green says the Golden State Warriors play their best basketball “when our backs are against the wall.” The Warriors are down 2-1 in the 2019 NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors and will once again be without superstar small forward Kevin Durant in Game 4. If the Dubs lose Game 4 at home, they […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson admits it would “suck” if superstar small forward Kevin Durant misses the entire 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson believes the Warriors can still defeat the Toronto Raptors without Durant, but knows the challenge is much greater sans KD, who is one of the best scorers in NBA history. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr apologized to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors for the Game 3 incident involving Lowry getting shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens: “I personally apologize to Kyle and the Raptors. That was unacceptable,” – Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about incident with Stevens. — Marc J. Spears […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry says there was “nothing janky” about the Toronto Raptors’ defense in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. After the Raptors played a box-and-1 zone in the fourth quarter of Game 2, Curry said Toronto’s defense was janky. The Raptors didn’t deploy the box-and-1 zone in […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr insists superstar small forward Kevin Durant hasn’t suffered a setback in his recovery from a right calf strain. Kerr, though, admits he misspoke on Wednesday when he said Durant could maybe play some three-on-three on Thursday. The Warriors coach says Durant still has another hurdle to clear before […]

The NBA has banned Golden State Warriors minority investor Mark Stevens from games and team activities for shoving Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. After Lowry dove into the crowd for a loose ball, Stevens pushed Lowry in the left shoulder and the Raptors guard […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant is listed as out once again ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced Thursday. Durant is still in the final stage of his recovery from a calf strain, which he suffered in Game 5 of the Western Conference […]

Mark Stevens, the Golden State Warriors minority owner responsible for shoving Kyle Lowry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, will reportedly make a public apology and provide a sizable donation to the Lowry Love Foundation, according to Arash Madani of Rogers Sportsnet. Stevens, who was identified earlier Thursday after his interaction with the Toronto […]

Nicole Curran, the wife of Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob, has received multiple death threats since an incident with singer/actress Beyoncé took place during Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Curran said she has been in tears and has resorted to disabling her Instagram account amid the death threats […]

Though he was initially ruled out, Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney could be cleared for action before the end of this year’s NBA Finals, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps: After undergoing further evaluation of the non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture he suffered in Game 2, Warriors forward Kevon Looney could […]

During Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry dove into the crowd to go after a loose ball, and he was subsequently shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens as he got up. After the news broke about Stevens’ identity, LeBron James took to Instagram to comment on the situation: […]

ESPN’s Jalen Rose is not so confident that Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant will return in time to suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. The former player turned analyst explained his skepticism of believing a return is near during Thursday’s iteration of ESPN’s Get Up!: “I think […]

Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors was arguably the most action-packed contest in the series so far. From Stephen Curry’s outstanding performance, all the way to Kyle Lowry’s mini altercation with a Golden State minority owner sitting courtside, we’ve rounded up some of the wildest moments […]

Marc Gasol’s tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies ended in February when he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. From a bonafide star, he’s now a member of Kawhi Leonard’s supporting cast, and he’s fit in well in that role. That’s because of everything that he’s learned during his time in Memphis. Throughout his 11-year career, […]

The Golden State Warriors have released a statement, claiming that investor and minority owner Mark Stevens, who pushed Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, will not be allowed to attend any games of the NBA Finals, according to Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area. Stevens’ identity was recently […]

The fan that pushed Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals wasn’t just a run-of-the-mill season-ticket holder, but rather Warriors part-owner and venture capitalist Mark Stevens, according to Ina Fried of HBO’s Axios. Lowry was visibly irate during and right after the interaction took place, complaining to the officials […]

Marc Gasol’s clash with former Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale is widely known around the NBA, something the Toronto Raptors were keenly aware of before deciding to trade for him prior to the deadline. Gasol has always been expressive, especially when he demands transparency and explanations when the team is not playing the way that […]

Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant hasn’t played since Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals when he suffered a strained calf. There were initial reports that he could return sometime in the NBA Finals, but that has not happened yet. Three games have already been played, and the Warriors are now down in the best-of-seven […]

Toronto Raptors big Marc Gasol has had to morph his game in the last few years to grow outside the mold of the traditional NBA center, recently venturing into shooting 3-pointers while connecting at a respectable rate. However, his trade to the Raptors required him to put that newfound ability to use more often than […]

Danny Green had high praise for the effort put forth by Kyle Lowry in Wednesday night’s 113-109 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Danny Green on Lowry's big night: "That's why he gets paid the big bucks." — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) June 6, 2019 Lowry struggled to find a rhythm in Game 2, […]

Kevin Durant has nearly missed a whole month with a “mild” calf strain, one the Golden State Warriors have monitored with extreme caution during these NBA Finals. The defending champions now find themselves down 2-1 in the series, losing the home-court advantage they gained when they took Game 2 on the road. Having missed Durant […]

Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals took place, Shaquille O’Neal talked to Toronto Raptors wing Danny Green during warmups, telling the veteran sharpshooter to get his act together and play better. Green responded by scoring 18 points, all of which came from beyond the arc. He helped the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors will have shooting guard Klay Thompson back for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Thompson missed the first playoff game of his NBA career on Wednesday, when the Warriors decided to sit him out after he suffered a strained hamstring […]

A shorthanded Golden State Warriors team took a 123-109 loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as the Toronto Raptors filled their cup from beyond the arc, ultimately putting the game out of reach, despite Stephen Curry’s 47-point masterpiece. The defending champions are facing plenty of questions, even beyond the health of two of […]

The mantra “Strength in Numbers” has been associated to the Golden State Warriors in recent years, but in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, it was the Toronto Raptors who showed them the true meaning of it. All five of the Raptors starters scored at least 17 points, a statistical feat that hasn’t been done […]

Stephen Curry had an amazing performance for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Despite their 123-109 loss, the two-time MVP finished with 47 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. He also hit six 3-pointers in the process. He’s the first player in NBA history to achieve this particular stat line: […]

The Toronto Raptors took Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals with a 123-109 beatdown of the defending champion Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors are down 2-1 in the series with All-Stars Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant out of the lineup Wednesday night due to injury. It’s up to the team’s other […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard made headlines recently when his mantra “board man gets paid” went viral. His former teammates and coaching staff in San Diego State made the intriguing revelation, and now, Leonard had the chance to explain the meaning behind the saying. As noted by Ben Golliver of the Washington post, the motto […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry credited head coach Nick Nurse for the team’s resounding 123-109 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals. More specifically, Lowry tipped his hat off to Nurse’s extensive coaching experience for the crucial victory on Wednesday. “Nick looks young, but he’s pretty old. […]

Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry told head coach Nick Nurse that he was ‘going to let it rip tonight.’ Nurse shared Lowry’s comments after their 123-109 Game 3 win that put them up 2-1 in the series. Nurse observed that Lowry was aggressive […]

With Game 3 of the NBA Finals still up in the air, the Toronto Raptors turned toward an unlikely hero to bail them out: Fred VanVleet. Instead of Kyle Lowry or Kawhi Leonard, VanVleet was the one who hit a desperation 3-point attempt with less than two minutes remaining and the score at 115-105. VanVleet’s […]

With Game 3 of the NBA Finals still up for grabs, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry did one of the things he is best at – hustle for a loose ball. The scrappy guard ended up crashing into the front row of fans, knocking them over in the process. As Lowry attempted to remove himself […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors were unable to overcome their injuries in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Despite a valiant effort, the Warriors ended up losing the game by a final score of 123-109. Golden State is now down two games to one in a best-of-seven series. […]

Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors came off the bench and recorded six blocks — making him the first bench player to do so in an NBA Finals game. Serge Ibaka is the first player in #NBAFinals history with 6+ blocks off the bench.#RaptorsvsWarriors #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/BlOCknmMcz — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 6, 2019 Ibaka entered the […]