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Can Ja Morant be a difference maker in the NBA?

Ja Morant was a walking highlight at Murray State, but can that translate to the NBA?

Eric Fawcett

Best available free agents

The 2019 free agency class could likely alter the landscape of the league, with the likes of Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard expected to become available.

Kyle Irving

Barnes declines player option; to become free agent

The former champion had a player option of $25.1M for next season.

Yash Matange

Zion Williamson's scouting report

Duke's Zion Williamson declared for the 2019 NBA draft on Monday and is expected to go early in the lottery.

Eric Fawcett

Report: CP3 wants out of Houston

According to reports, Chris Paul and James Harden are having trouble in Houston.

Carlan Gay

Mock Draft 2.0: Projecting the first round

The first three picks of the 2019 NBA Draft seem to be set in stone, but how will the rest of the draft unfold? What will the Pelicans do with their other top-five pick? Will the Hawks and Celtics keep all three of their first round picks?

Kyle Irving

Horford declines player option; to become free agent

The veteran centre had a player option for $30.1M next season.

Micah Adams

Meet Bhushan - NBA's MVF in India

In a short interview with NBA.com, Bhushan Ramakant Suryavanshi shares the story of his first NBA jersey, appearing on television as the NBA's Most Valuable Fan in India and a lot more.

Yash Matange

LaMelo Ball to play in Australia

LaMelo Ball announced that he is signing a 'Next Stars' contract with the NBL and will play next season for the Illawarra Hawks.

Micah Adams

VanVleet on Leonard: 'We would all love for him to be back'

"I think he's earned his freedom in his career to do what he wants to do," the Raptors point guard said in the team's season-ending press conference in Toronto.

Yash Matange

Report: Lakers could sign Irving after AD trade

After reportedly acquiring Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers will be very busy in free agency on the lookout for a third star to form a new Big 3.

Yash Matange

Report: Lakers plan to pursue Kawhi in free agency

Following their blockbuster deal to bring Anthony Davis to Los Angeles, the Lakers have turned their eye to adding a third star to form a new Big 3.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Davis intends to re-sign with Lakers in 2020

Anthony Davis will hit free agency in 2020, but the big man reportedly has his sights on signing a deal to remain in Hollywood.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Davis traded to Lakers

According to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers.

Kyle Irving

Kemba 'top target' for Lakers in free agency

Following the Los Angeles Lakers' reported deal for Anthony Davis, they are set to turn their attention to free agent point guard Kemba Walker to complete a new Big 3 alongside LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

Cam Reddish scouting report

A pedestrian freshman year in college might have taken him out of the top-three pick conversation, but Reddish's unmistakable upside could still lead to him being taken off the board early.

Eric Fawcett

Game 6 win most-watched game in Canadian history

An average audience of 7.7-million Canadians tuned in as the Toronto Raptors claimed their first ever NBA title.

Benyam Kidane

Burning questions for the Golden State Warriors

Would they have won the NBA title if healthy? Is the dynasty over? Will they actually miss the playoffs next season? Three of our writers tackled those questions and more as the Golden State Warriors enter a crucial offseason on the heels of a devastating loss in the NBA Finals.

NBA.com Staff

How the Raptors' championship roster was assembled

The Raptors have earned their first NBA title in franchise history! How did this championship roster come to be?

Kyle Irving

Defining moments from Raptors' title run

While the lasting image will be the team hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy, there were a number of big moments along the way.

Gilbert McGregor

Odds to win next season's title

The Golden State Warriors opened as the favourites to win the 2019-20 NBA title, but their odds dropped shortly after the news of Klay Thompson's torn ACL. Who took over the top spot?

Kyle Irving

NBA players react to Raptors' title

"Congrats to the Raps, inspiring the youth back home wit this one for sure," Toronto native Kelly Olynyk tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi reflects on 'tough' journey to NBA title

Kawhi Leonard reflects on how he tackled the difficulties of last off-season and how much this championship means to him.

Yash Matange

Green on Dubs' dynasty: 'We're not done yet'

Stephen Curry echoed Draymond Green's comments, saying that the Warriors' championship DNA is strong enough to bring them back to this stage.

Yash Matange

Sights and sounds from Raptors' first-ever NBA title

The Raptors came into the final ever game in Oracle Arena and walked out with a title, completing a storybook ending to the greatest season in franchise history.

Matthew Blum

Thompson suffers torn ACL in left knee

Golden State Warriors sharp-shooter Klay Thompson was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee after undergoing an MRI.

Benyam Kidane

Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.

Carlan Gay

Grading key players from Game 6

The Toronto Raptors seal their first ever NBA title with a 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Check out the player ratings from the decisive Game 6.

Benyam Kidane

Nurse first-ever to win NBA & G-League title

Nick Nurse was a two-time NBA G League champion - Iowa Energy (2010) and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2013). Now he is also an NBA champion.

Yash Matange

Did Kawhi have the greatest postseason run in history?

Kawhi Leonard was awarded Finals MVP for the second time in his career, leading the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. Was this the greatest individual postseason run in NBA history?

NBA.com Staff

Which non-Kawhi player impressed the most?

Kawhi Leonard put together one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history, but which other Raptors player impressed you the most throughout this championship run?

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi named Finals MVP

Leonard joins LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history to win the award on two different teams.

Scott Rafferty

Initial reactions to Raptors winning the NBA title

What does a second Finals MVP mean for Kawhi Leonard? How does this change the perception of Kyle Lowry? Is this the end of the Warriors' dynasty?

Micah Adams

Raptors are most resilient champ in NBA history

They trailed against the Magic. They trailed against the 76ers. They trailed against the Bucks. After falling behind in three different series before even reaching the NBA Finals, the Raptors path towards winning the championship is unlike any other in NBA history.

Micah Adams

What's next for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA title in franchise history! But with the 2018-19 season behind us, what's next for the Raptors?

Kyle Irving

Toronto: City of a Champion

What the Raptors' first NBA title in franchise history means to the city through the lens of Canadian Adnan Virk, former on-air host for Raptors TV and current host of DAZN's ChangeUp.

Adnan Virk

Players react to Klay's Game 6 injury

Klay Thompson eventually exited the locker room on crutches after injuring his left knee on an awkward landing off a dunk attempt in the third quarter.

Yash Matange

Raptors win first title in franchise history

The Raptors have won the NBA title for the first time in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

Thompson leaves Game 6 with knee injury

Thompson was the game's leading scorer before his injury with 30 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

WATCH: Live Stream of Finals Game 6

For the first time ever, the NBA Finals are live streamed across Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in India. Find out how to watch.

NBA.com India Staff

Watch LIVE Finals action in Punjabi

Along with the Punjabi broadcast on League Pass, the Finals will also be live streamed across Facebook, Twitter and Youtube in India

Yash Matange

Klay praises KD's 'greatness'

Klay Thompson is ready to put it all on the line for Game 6, but reminded Golden State Warriors fans they wouldn't be in this position if it weren't for Kevin Durant.

James McKern

Fact or Fiction for biggest Game 6 storylines

Should the Warriors be favoured? Will Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combine for 70-plus points? Will the Raptors get a bounce-back game from Pascal Siakam?

NBA.com Staff

This is Kawhi's legend-making moment

Magic Johnson at Boston. Michael Jordan at Utah. Kawhi Leonard at Golden State? Some of the biggest moments by the biggest legends on the biggest stage came on the road. Will Kawhi take advantage of his chance to make history in Game 6?

Micah Adams

Kawhi offers advice to Durant

"Make sure you come back when you feel healthy and you feel good enough that you feel confident enough in yourself to go back out there on the floor," Leonard said.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Celtics, Lakers in trade talks for Anthony Davis

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Anthony Davis, with both teams engaged in trade talks for the six-time All-Star

Benyam Kidane

Players to have ruptured their Achilles

Kevin Durant confirmed that he ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals. How have other NBA players bounced back from the same injury?

Pablo Schatzky

Medical analysis: What's next for KD?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

"What’s good everybody I wanted to update you all: I did rupture my Achilles. Surgery was today and it was a success, EASY MONEY," Durant announced on Instagram.

Scott Rafferty

"Game 6 Klay" to the rescue?

He did it in 2016. He did it in 2018. He's already done it once in 2019. There's no situation that Klay Thompson thrives in more than Game 6 with his team on the ropes and in desperation mode. Can he once again deliver with Golden State's dynasty on the line?

Yash Matange

Report: Irving to decline player option with Celtics

Irving is widely considered to be the third-best free agent this offseason, behind Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard.

Scott Rafferty

Punjabi broadcast duo ready to make difference in India

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa are bringing the game to new fans and hope one day it pays off with more Indians in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

Did the Raptors blow it?

Three of our writers discuss following a thrilling Game 5, in which Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson kept Golden State's season alive with historic performances.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Grizzlies to hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach

Jenkins is reportedly set to serve as the franchise's 14th head coach after spending six seasons as an assistant under Mike Budenholzer in Atlanta and Milwaukee.

NBA.com Staff

Game 6 preview: Can the Raptors close out on the road?

The Warriors extended their season with an emotional Game 5 win but can they again produce with their backs against the wall or will the Raptors respond with another road win to capture the first title in franchise history?

Gilbert McGregor

What went wrong for Raptors at end of Game 5?

The Raptors led by six points with 3:28 to play in Game 5. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson then caught fire while Toronto's offence went ice cold, paving the way for the Warriors to force a Game 6.

Scott Rafferty

Odds, picks for Game 6

The Warriors are favoured to win Game 6 but most of our staff believe the Raptors will win once again at Oracle Arena, this time to secure their first title.

Scott Rafferty

Green says Game 5 was the Warriors' 'greatest' performance

Down six points and multiple key rotation players with three minutes to play, the Warriors battled to keep their season alive and force a Game 6 back at the Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

Thompson: 'When you have the firepower we do, you're never out of it'

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for over half of the Warriors points, including the final nine points of the game, to complete a late comeback to take Game 5

Kyle Irving

Warriors president delivers emotional statement on Durant's injury

In a postgame statement, Warriors president of basketball operation Bob Myers shared that Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles injury during the second quarter of Game 5.

Gilbert McGregor

Grading key players from Game 5

The Golden State Warriors live to fight another day after grinding out a 106-105 win on the road to force a Game 6 back at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

How Warriors forced a Game 6 at Oracle

The Raptors led by six points with under three minutes remaining, but then shot 1-6 down the stretch as the Golden State Warriors fought back to force a Game 6.

Micah Adams

Players react to a gritty Warriors win

The Raptors led by six points with just over three minutes to play in Game 5, but Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson came up big to keep Golden State's season alive.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from an intense Game 5

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson stepped up down the stretch to lead the Warriors on a 9-2 run to comeback and defeat the Raptors in Game 5

Kyle Irving

Players react to KD's injury

Kevin Durant returned to the Warriors lineup after missing eight straight games with a right calf strain.

Yash Matange

Durant exits Game 5 with Achilles injury

Kevin Durant left Game 5 early in the second quarter. Warriors president Bob Myers confirmed after the game that it's an Achilles injury, but that the full extent of the injury would not be known until undergoing an MRI on Tuesday.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5

Kevin Durant (calf) was able to practice one day prior to the game and is now listed as 'questionable' for Game 5. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5.

Kyle Irving

Tony Parker announces retirement

The former Spurs and Hornets guard leaves the game after 18 season in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Broadcasters call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time

Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa called Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Punjabi for the first time in the league's history.

Carlan Gay

VanVleet to wear mouthguard for Game 5

The Toronto Raptors' reserve point guard took a hit in Game 4 but will be ready for the possible title clincher in Toronto.

Yash Matange

Curry on overcoming 3-1 deficit: 'We know we can do it'

For the first time in their five-straight Finals appearances, the Warriors find themselves down two games.

Benyam Kidane

Putting Kawhi's playoff run into perspective

Kawhi Leonard has placed himself among the greats with his scoring efforts in the 2019 postseason. He's now one game – and one win – away from making even more history.

Gilbert McGregor

Which team stats do Kawhi and Lowry value the most?

Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry both talked about which team stats they look for in the box score following a game. Let's see how the Raptors have stacked up with the Warriors in those categories of each game thus far

Kyle Irving

Rondo on Lakers drama: 'I think we held it together as best as possible'

Rajon Rondo says the Anthony Davis trade speculation took it's toll on the younger players in the Lakers locker room this season.

Benyam Kidane

Taking stock of Finals MVP race

Kawhi Leonard is the clear favourite heading into Game 5, but who else should be in consideration for Finals MVP?

Scott Rafferty

Game 5 preview: Will the Raptors close the series out?

The Raptors return to Toronto one win away from winning their first championship. Will they get it done in front of their home crowd?

Scott Rafferty

Sights and sounds from Game 4 at Oracle

The Raptors walked onto the Warriors home floor and took care of business, possibly putting an end to Golden State's time in Oracle Arena.

Matthew Blum

Green on 3-1 lead: 'Why not make our own history?'

Teams with a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals are 33-1 all-time in closing out the series. The one team that blew that lead? The Golden State Warriors in 2016. Can they fall on the right side of history this time around?

Kyle Irving

Curry: '[Kawhi Leonard] played amazing'

The former Finals MVPs stellar Game 4 display received lot of appreciations from players and coaches in the postgame press conference.

Yash Matange

NBA players react to a big-time Raptors win

"Toronto’s defense gives them a chance every night," Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert tweeted after Game 4. "Consistency wins..."

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Grading key players from Game 4

The Toronto Raptors are just one win away from winning the NBA championship after a thrilling 105-92 win over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

Instant Reaction: Raptors flex their muscles in Game 4

The Raptors are now one win away from winning their first NBA championship thanks to huge performances from Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka.

Scott Rafferty

Oracle Arena's best moments

Over 47 seasons, some of the biggest moments in NBA history have occurred at Oakland's Oracle Arena. As the building is set to host its final NBA games, revisit some of the more notable moments.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Raptors' massive Game 4 road-win

Kawhi Leonard's 36 points and 20 points off the bench from Serge Ibaka have the Raptors one win away from winning the NBA title.

Kyle Irving

Looney to play in Game 4

Looney suffered a non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture in Golden State's Game 2 win following a collision with Kawhi Leonard.

Scott Rafferty

Marc Gasol playing the role of Tim Duncan

Marc Gasol has become the anchor of the Raptors' stingy defence, like Tim Duncan had been for many years with the Spurs.

Nacho Losilla

Kawhi overtakes Curry as Finals MVP favourite

Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard is now the odds favourite to win Finals MVP for the second time in his career.

Carlan Gay

How Klay Thompson's return impacts Raptors

The biggest storyline entering Game 4 is the return of Klay Thompson. Will he defend Kawhi Leonard? Will he be the second scorer Golden State sorely missed in Game 3? How effective will be he on that injured hamstring?

Micah Adams

NBA hands Warriors' investor $500k fine, 1-year ban

There was an incident between Kyle Lowry and a Warriors team investor when Lowry dove into the stands for a loose ball in Game 3. The investor is not permitted to attend NBA games

NBA.com Staff

Kerr: 'Good chance' KD could play in Game 5 or 6

The Golden State Warriors have gone 6-2 in the eight games that KD has missed this postseason due to the strained right calf.

Yash Matange

NBA & INOX announce partnership in India

Select INOX Cinema Houses in Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune to Feature NBA Branding, Memorabilia and Games.

Official Release

Report: Nets trade Crabbe to Hawks, free cap space

The Nets have parted ways with the six-year veteran and the No. 17 pick in this year's draft in a move that clears over $18 million in cap space with the 2019 free agency period looming.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Irving 'is serious' about going to Nets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Kyrie Irving 'is serious' about going to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 Free Agency

Kyle Irving

Durant ruled OUT for Game 4

Steve Kerr announced at media availability that Kevin Durant is out for Game 4

Kyle Irving

Game 4 preview: How will the Warriors respond?

The Raptors have taken a 2-1 series lead and are just two wins away from their first NBA title in franchise history. Will Toronto keep their foot on the gas? Can the Warriors get healthy in the one day off between Games 3 and 4?

Gilbert McGregor

Danny Green shoots up the Finals record book

Danny Green hit more 3-pointers in Game 3 than he did in the entire series against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's once again proving that he's at his very best on the very biggest stage.

Micah Adams

Curry's record-breaking Game 3: Who said What?

Stephen Curry's sensational Game 3 display of 47 points was in vain as the Warriors lost Game 3 at home. Here's what payers from both teams had to say about his impressive performance at Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

Draymond predicts Warriors' title in 6 games

Despite the 14-point Game 3 loss, Draymond Green is very confident about the Warriors' championship chances.

Yash Matange

Bogut on Warriors defensive struggles: 'We miss Klay a lot'

The Toronto Raptors caught fire from the three-point line, with the short-handed Warriors struggling on the defensive end without Klay Thompson.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi leads Raptors to Game 3 victory

The Raptors took advantage of the Warriors being short-handed, beating them in Game 3 to regain homecourt advantage in the Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Kerr expects Klay to play Game 4

Prior to missing Game 3, Klay Thompson had played all of his 120 previous career playoff games.

Yash Matange

Sights and Sounds from Game 3

The Toronto Raptors took over Oracle Arena and made a statement, retaking home court advantage and grabbing control of the NBA Finals.

Matthew Blum

Grading key players from Game 3

The Toronto Raptors take a 2-1 series lead after a comfortable 123-109 win at Oracle Arena, despite a playoff career-high 47 points from Steph Curry.

Benyam Kidane

Odds and predictions for Game 4

Despite a big Game 3 win for the Raptors, the Warriors opened as favourites to win Game 4.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors win, overcome Curry's historic game

A playoff and NBA Finals career-high 47 points from Stephen Curry wasn't enough as the Raptors stole Game 3 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead.

Kyle Irving

Update: Thompson ruled OUT for Game 3

Per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Game 3

Kyle Irving

Carter's 2019-20 season will be his last

Vince Carter announced on ESPN's The Jump that the 2019-20 season, his 22nd in the league, will be his last. "I've got one more in me," Carter told Rachel Nichols and Stephen Jackson. "One more run."

Kyle Irving

2014 vs 2019: Déjà vu for Kawhi in Game 3?

Game 3 on the road in a series tied 1-1 against a star-studded yet vulnerable dynasty? We've seen this story before. Five years ago, Kawhi Leonard used this moment to springboard towards Finals immortality. Will history repeat itself?

Micah Adams

Most watched games on League Pass

This past season saw unprecedented international interest in the NBA. The annual viewing numbers released by the NBA confirm what many already suspect: it's truly a global game.

Sergio Rabinal

Lakers add Lionel Hollins to coaching staff

Hollins will join Jason Kidd as an assistant on the franchise's new coaching staff.

Yash Matange

DeMarcus 'far from a finished product'

The injuries continue to mount for the Golden State Warriors, but they're being boosted by the return of DeMarcus Cousins who continues to get back to his All-Star best.

James McKern

NBA Draft 2019 Big Board

The 2019 NBA Draft is set for Friday, June 21. Who are the top prospects in this year's draft pool?

Kyle Irving

Who is the Finals MVP after Game 2?

A back and forth NBA Finals series has seen several players throw their name in the ring to take home the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy, but who is the leader?

James McKern

Durant out for Game 3

Steve Kerr confirmed that the Golden State Warriors will be without Kevin Durant for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dating back to Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals, the Warriors are 6-1 since Durant strained his calf.

NBA.com Staff

What if Curry was called for travelling?

The NBA released the Last Two Minute Report for Game 2 and it was determined that Stephen Curry should have been called for travelling seconds before Andre Iguodala hit the game-clinching 3-pointer. What would have happened if the call was made?

Micah Adams

Medical Analysis: How bad is Klay Thompson's injury?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

L2M Report: Curry travelled on Iggy's clutch 3

As per the report, there were two other traveling violations, committed by the Raptors [Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard], that were missed.

Yash Matange

Game 2 breaks Canadian viewership record

Upwards of 10 million unique viewers watched the Game 2 clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.

Yash Matange

Thompson questionable for Game 3

Klay Thompson suffered a hamstring strain in the fourth quarter of the Warriors 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

Details surrounding KD's injury, recovery and return

The Golden State Warriors have been without their All-Star forward for nearly a month. NBA.com spoke with Santiago Ledesma, a kinesiologist from the Argentine National Basketball Team, to learn more about this specific injury including the causes, treatment and recovery time.

Leandro Fernández

Game 3 preview: How will Raptors respond?

The Raptors almost found a way to win Game 2 despite a historic second-half lull. Can they bounce back as the series shifts to California?

Gilbert McGregor

Odds, picks for Game 3

As the Finals shifts from Toronto to Golden State, the Warriors are favoured to take a 2-1 series lead. But what does our NBA.com Staff think will happen?

Scott Rafferty

Raptors waste golden opportunity

If the Raptors end up losing this series, they'll likely look back to Game 2 as the pivotal moment their dreams of winning the NBA title vanished into thin air.

Micah Adams

Fast facts on the decisive Game 2 run

The Raptors were 24 minutes away from seizing command of the NBA Finals. The Warriors then uncorked the most dominant run in NBA Finals history. Here are five things to know about the run that decided Game 2.

Micah Adams

How Curry picked Raptors apart without touching the ball

Game 2 was yet another example of how Stephen Curry's value extends far beyond a traditional box score.

Scott Rafferty

How this man became the NBA's biggest superfan

"I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't womanize. I Raptorize. That's it." How the NBA's biggest superfan uses basketball to change perceptions and bring communities together.

Micah Adams

Kerr credits Warriors' defence for Game 2 win

Just like Game 1, the Warriors scored 109 points. However, in Game 2, they ensured the Raptors scored far lesser than they did a couple of days back.

Yash Matange

Sights and Sounds from Game 2

From Barack Obama to Drake and the Jurassic Park crowd, Toronto turned it on for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Tom Read

Cousins on breakout game: 'It feels great'

Cousins balled out in his first career Finals start, finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in the Warriors' Game 2 win.

Yash Matange

Raptors reflect on what went wrong in the third

The Warriors made history with an 18-0 run to begin the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Following the game, multiple Raptors shared their take on just what went wrong and how they can avoid a similar letdown in this series.

Gilbert McGregor

Curry: Raptors "disrespectful" to leave Iggy that open

Andre Iguodala knocked down a massive 3-pointer to give the Warriors a five-point lead with under 10 seconds left in the game to seal the win for the Warriors

Kyle Irving

Player ratings for Game 2

Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 25 points on the night as they level the series at 1-1.

Benyam Kidane

Warriors steal Game 2, even the series at 1-1

The Warriors were able to take Game 2 on the road to even the NBA Finals at 1-1. Great team basketball including 34 assists on 38 made baskets resulted in big games from Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins

Kyle Irving

Warriors use big second half to take Game 2

After suffering a nine-point loss to open the series, the Warriors evened the series before it shifts to The Bay.

Gilbert McGregor

Klay leaves Game 2 with hamstring injury

Klay Thompson will not return in Game 2 after heading to the locker room with left hamstring tightness.

Benyam Kidane

Anunoby active for Game 2

OG Anunoby averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals per game in his sophomore season.

Scott Rafferty

Finals to be livestreamed in India

Live NBA Finals Games Featuring the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors will be available to Fans

Official Release

Game 2 preview: Will Warriors bounce back?

Fred VanVleet was able to contain Stephen Curry in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Will he have the same success in Game 2?

Scott Rafferty

Is VanVleet the Curry stopper?

Fred VanVleet received a lot of credit for making Stephen Curry work for his points in Game 1. How was he able to slow the two-time MVP down?

Scott Rafferty

Green on his emotional approach: 'I don't want to be Kawhi'

Draymond Green is the heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors, wearing his heart on his sleeve on every possession.

Benyam Kidane

Sights and sounds from Game 1

The Toronto Raptors crowd was rocking outside Scotiabank Arena for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Tom Read

Thompson: 'We're never going to doubt ourselves'

"It's first to four, not first to one," Thompson said. "So still a lot of basketball to be played."

Leandro Fernández

Odds, picks for Game 2

Following a dominant performance in Game 1, the Raptors have opened as favourites to win Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

Scott Rafferty

What did Kawhi have to say ahead of Game 2?

Kawhi Leonard touched on a variety of different topics, including the Warriors defensive approach in Game 1, how the city of Toronto has accepted him, his attitude on the court and how some of his former teammates have helped him in his preparation for big games.

Kyle Irving

Kawhi, Nurse praise Gasol's impact

"Him being able to orchestrate the offense at the top of the key, able to shoot the three, it helps everybody," Leonard said of Gasol ahead of Game 2.

Leandro Fernández

Draymond on Drake: 'I don't mind it. It's fun for me'

Draymond Green and Drake exchanged words following the Raptors' Game 1 win, but the Warriors forward has no hard feelings toward the music icon.

Kyle Irving

Rivers fined for comments on Kawhi

The Clippers have been fined for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby could play in Game 2

The small forward has not played since April 13 following an appendectomy.

Micah Adams

Durant ruled out for Game 2

"Kevin is not going to play Sunday," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said on Friday. "I guess we've been sort of holding out hope, but I might as well just say it now."

Scott Rafferty

Update: Iguodala expected to play in Game 2

Iguodala came up hobbling after scoring with under two minutes remaining in regulation of Game 1 and was subbed out for the remainder of the game a few plays later.

Gilbert McGregor

Siakam says he has 'room to improve'

In the franchise's first-ever NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam was the key to the Toronto Raptors defeating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 in Game 1.

Yash Matange

Warriors after Game 1: 'We'll bounce back'

The Golden State Warriors found themselves in unusual territory during Game 1, but they're confident of being able to level the series before leaving Toronto.

James McKern

Raptors & Warriors speak on Siakam's Game 1

Pascal Siakam was the best player on the floor in Game 1 and the coaches and players of both teams competing put that on notice. What were the Raptors and Warriors saying about Siakam after his huge performance?

Kyle Irving

Siakam shines as Raptors take Game 1

Pascal Siakam scored a postseason career-high 32 points to lead the way while Danny Green seemingly emerged from his shooting slump as the Raptors take a 1-0 Finals lead with a nine-point win over the defending champs.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Finals Game 1 player ratings

Pascal Siakam did it all as the Raptors charged away to claim the opening win of the NBA Finals.

James McKern

Curry hits 100th 3-pointer of Finals career

Curry reached the 3-pointer landmark in his 23rd career Finals game.

Yash Matange

Raptors earn first NBA Finals win, lead 1-0

The Raptors are 1-for-1 in NBA Finals games! Toronto has taken Game 1, 118-109 over the Warriors. Pascal Siakam's stellar performance, the Raptors' depth and a rocking home crowd played a role in the franchise's first ever NBA Finals victory

Kyle Irving

Ranking every player in NBA Finals

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in this series? How do injuries to Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins impact their standing? We ranked every player that figures to play a role in the 2019 NBA Finals from the end of the bench to the biggest and brightest of stars.

Micah Adams

Raptors and Warriors with Finals experience

The Raptors are in the Finals for the first time in franchise history, but they have four players in Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka and Patrick McCaw who have experience on the NBA's biggest stage.

Matias Baldo

Cousins active for Game 1

The four-time All-Star has been sidelined since April 15 with a torn left quadriceps muscle.

Scott Rafferty

Fact or fiction for biggest Finals storylines

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the series? Should the Raptors be favoured to win Game 1? Will Kevin Durant play in the Finals? All that and more.

NBA.com Staff

Comparing Kawhi and Jordan

Earlier this week, LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers declared that "Kawhi is the most like Jordan we've seen." The numbers suggest that he might be just as good as Jordan ... and potentially even better.

Micah Adams

Raptors-Warriors series preview

Can Kawhi Leonard keep it up? Does Toronto's 2-0 record in the regular season series matter? Will Kevin Durant return for the Warriors? What are the historical implications for Golden State? Who are the X-factors to watch out for? Most importantly... who wins?

Micah Adams

Do Raptors actually have a shot?

Why aren't more people picking the Raptors to defeat the Warriors in the NBA Finals? Three of our writers discuss.

NBA.com Staff

Breaking down the biggest matchups

All eyes will be on Kevin Durant vs. Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Curry vs. Kyle Lowry, but the Raptors and Warriors will both need a number of players to step up to win the Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Siakam: I don't want to be the next Draymond

The parallels between the first three years of their respective careers are hard to ignore but ahead of his first Finals appearance, Siakam has already found a way to establish his own identity as a player.

Gilbert McGregor

2019 NBA Finals TV schedule

We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!

NBA.com India Staff

Kings add Indo-Canadian coach Roy Rana

The report also suggests that Roy Rana is one of three coaches added as assistants to the Kings' coaching staff

Yash Matange

Top 10 scoring leaders in NBA Finals history

Where does LeBron James, in his nine Finals appearances, rank on the all-time charts for total points and highest points per game average in the Finals?

Yash Matange

History of Stephen Curry in the NBA Finals

The 2019 NBA Finals will be Stephen Curry's fifth straight appearance at the championship stage.

Yash Matange

History of KD in the NBA Finals

We take a look back at how Durant has fared in his previous three trips to the Finals.

Yash Matange

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

Giannis on Bucks: 'I want everyone back'

After their most successful season since 2001, the Bucks face a tough task of keeping their group together, with several players entering free agency.

Benyam Kidane

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

Teams to make their Finals debut in the 2000s

The Toronto Raptors eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Championship to earn a chance to knock off the defending champion Golden State Warriors in their first ever NBA Finals appearance. How have other NBA teams that made their NBA Finals debuts in the 2000s faired in their first appearance?

Leandro Fernández

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

Complete history of the Warriors in the Finals

It's a new year and new Finals opponent for the Golden State Warriors, who seek their third NBA title in as many years. As it makes its 12th appearance, take a look back at the franchise's storied history in the NBA Finals.

Leandro Fernández

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

What's next for the Bucks?

What will the Bucks pay Khris Middleton in free agency? Will they keep Brook Lopez and Nikola Mirotic? What do they do with Malcolm Brogdon?

Scott Rafferty

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

When do the 2019 NBA Playoffs begin?

The NBA Playoffs tips-off the best two months on the basketball calendar.

Yash Matange

Debating biggest keys to Warriors-Raptors

It's an NBA Finals matchup of historic proportions as Toronto makes its first appearance in franchise history while Golden State is making its fifth straight appearance. With plenty on the line, our NBA.com Staff provides a look at the biggest things to watch for in the series.

NBA.com Staff

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

Durant initially feared his injury was much worse

Kevin Durant is expected to return from injury at some point during the NBA Finals as the Warriors look to win their third straight title.

Benyam Kidane

NBA moves free agent negotiation period up to June 30

Free agency is set to begin six hours earlier this off-season with teams now permitted to begin negotiations from 6:00pm ET on June 30.

NBA.com Staff

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

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