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The Toronto Raptors won Game 4 convincingly after Kawhi Leonard sparked a third-quarter comeback. They beat the Golden State Warriors 105-92 and are now leading the NBA Finals 3-1. They have the opportunity to finish off the two-time defending champions at Scotiabank Arena on Monday.
The Raptors proved that they can beat the Warriors at their own game. In fact, the Raptors didn't take much advantage of their length and athleticism advantage, as they had very few attempts in the restricted area in Game 4. How impressive is that? Cue John Schumann of NBA.com.
The Raptors' 8 FGA in the restricted area in Game 4 last night are tied for the fewest for any team in any game this season.
— John Schuhmann (@johnschuhmann) June 8, 2019
The Warriors actually shot the ball better than the Raptors in Game 4. However, Toronto's defense was once again the deciding factor of the game. They forced Golden State to 17 turnovers which paved way for them to erase what was once a 12-point lead by the home team.
Through the first four games of the series, the Raptors have a better overall shooting percentage than the Warriors. They're shooting 45 percent from the field, 36 percent from beyond the arc, and 90 percent from the free throw line, as opposed to the Dubs' 43-35-83 percent line.
The Raptors are not a better offensive team than the Warriors, which is why they rely heavily on defense, and it has worked to their advantage in this series. It is also the reason why they can afford to take eight shot attempts in the restricted area, because their opponents are not able to capitalize on the other end.
If the Warriors won't be able to find a way to break the Raptors' defense down, they can kiss their three-peat aspirations goodbye on Monday.
