NBA Finals are Set: Reigning Warriors vs Newcomer Raptors
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals are Set: Reigning Warriors vs Newcomer Raptors

The Quint  

Kevin Durant is going to his third in a row and fourth overall; if he wins Finals MVP – that would seem unlikely at this point, because he isn't expected to play in Game 1 and it's unknown if he'll actually appear in the series at all because of a calf injury – he would join Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal as the only players to win that trophy in three consecutive seasons. "We got a few guys just trying to get back from injury and it's given us some time to get that rest and take advantage of it." "It's not like we've come to expect it, but we're veterans of this experience and this run and our guys know how to finish games," Kerr said. "They know how to win playoff series, and so there's a sense of confidence going into every round.

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Analysis: This NBA Finals will show if the Celtics are ready for pressure
7 months ago

Analysis: This NBA Finals will show if the Celtics are ready for pressure

Associated Press  

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown said all the right things after the Boston Celtics fell in the NBA Finals two years ago. A sizable one at that over the Dallas Mavericks, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, which means the Celtics will feel a level of pressure that wasn’t on the shoulders of Brown and Tatum two years ago. “You could see …

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days. That’s what everybody laces their shoes up for, to win basketball games and have a chance to win a championship.” The only first-round series that was set before Sunday was Clippers-Mavericks in the West. “Let’s get ready for the playoffs.” Among the biggest …

Where do the Warriors go from here? The next 20 games could decide a lot
1 year ago

Where do the Warriors go from here? The next 20 games could decide a lot

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Rare events generate rare availabilities. “That’ll determine where we go more than this specific incident or this time away from him.” Mike Dunleavy on the Warriors big picture roster decisions: “The bigger impact will be how we do the next 15-20 games. That’ll determine where we go more than this specific incident.” pic.twitter.com/TwRuywcKoC — Anthony Slater December …

‘We basically have six starters…’ Steve Kerr talks about Golden State Warriors’ potential lineup
1 year, 3 months ago

‘We basically have six starters…’ Steve Kerr talks about Golden State Warriors’ potential lineup

Hindustan Times  

With a starting five of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney, the Golden State Warriors emerged as one of the finest units last time. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr “We basically have six starters, the way I look at it. Steve Kerr was hired as Mark Jackson’s replacement as the head coach of the …

For Denver Nuggets, long wait for NBA Finals is a unique challenge
1 year, 7 months ago

For Denver Nuggets, long wait for NBA Finals is a unique challenge

The Hindu  

For Denver Nuggets, its 4-0 sweep of Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Final, has left it with something rarely experienced in the NBA - time on hands. “You’re playing every other day, every other day for so long and now all of a sudden you have a eight, nine, ten day break” said Nuggets head coach Michael Malone …

Lakers make conference finals; LeBron James gets his moment
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers make conference finals; LeBron James gets his moment

LA Times  

This is a magical moment for the Lakers but a defining one for LeBron James. If this newly assembled team advances past the Western Conference finals, which start Tuesday, history will remember the 2023 NBA Finals as LeBron’s 11th trip and the one that cemented him as basketball’s GOAT. The struggles of the Lakers’ season were the backdrop for James’ …

NBA Playoffs: Kerr says Warriors star trio has ‘plenty left in tank’ after playoffs ouster against Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Kerr says Warriors star trio has ‘plenty left in tank’ after playoffs ouster against Lakers

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that the 2022-23 iteration of the Warriors “is not a championship team,” but he believes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green can still form the core of one. Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers ended the defending champion’s season with a 122-101 victory in game six of their Western Conference semifinals series, …

NBA Preview: Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Preview: Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors

The Hindu  

Miami and New York are wondering who will be able to play. It’s New York’s best road record since 1996-97, the fourth-best road mark in franchise history and a huge jump from their.306 road winning percentage over the last eight seasons before this one. “You’re not worried about family, tickets, where you’re going to eat after the game, you have …

NBA playoffs preview: Led by LeBron, Lakers looks to sink Warriors for 2-0 series lead
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Led by LeBron, Lakers looks to sink Warriors for 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Two teams that began the second round of the NBA playoffs the same way they tipped off the first will duel again Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors continue their best-of-seven series in San Francisco. One thing Davis didn’t do in Game 1 in the first round was play 44 minutes, which he did against …

Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grabs a rebound in front of Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins in the fourth quarter during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs at the Chase Center, San Francisco, California, USA May 2, 2023. Knowing that they can explode at any time and get themselves back within one point or a one-possession game, …

NBA playoffs: Warriors in position to eliminate rival Kings in Game 6
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs: Warriors in position to eliminate rival Kings in Game 6

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors has an opportunity to keep Northern California skies blue, not purple, for the rest of the spring and summer when it seeks a close-out victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in Game 6 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Friday night in San Francisco. Using improved rebounding and offensive efficiency, the sixth-seeded defending champions have …

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2

New York Times  

For some reason, the NBA, which is scared to compete with the NFL Draft, put four games on Wednesday’s slate. Game 1: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95 | Knicks win series 4-1 Why the Knicks won: Mitchell Robinson, who might have been this series’ most valuable player. Julius Randle heads to the locker room after re-injuring his ankle pic.twitter.com/2NhlqAWLOM — Bleacher …

The NBA Playoffs Supernova Who’s Spoiling Everyone’s Plans
1 year, 8 months ago

The NBA Playoffs Supernova Who’s Spoiling Everyone’s Plans

Slate  

It was just last week that I wrote, with a hint of boredom, that the NBA Playoffs were thus far progressing mostly as expected. In Game 4, Butler exploded for a franchise playoff-record 56 points, no small accomplishment for an organization that over the years has employed Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James. Just last season Butler dragged a …

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages
1 year, 8 months ago

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages

Slate  

The first thing to know about this year’s NBA playoffs is that, to borrow William Goldman’s oft-borrowed aphorism about Hollywood, nobody knows anything. Amid this confusing and frankly underwhelming home stretch, NBA Twitter has roiled over what is shaping up to be a photo finish for the newly christened Michael Jordan Trophy for the league’s MVP. Lurking in the wings …

Kawakami: Here’s the Warriors’ ideal path to another championship (and they’ve already gotten some help)
1 year, 8 months ago

Kawakami: Here’s the Warriors’ ideal path to another championship (and they’ve already gotten some help)

New York Times  

Every eventual NBA champion gets a few bits of luck here or there along the way, but some teams need more postseason kismet than others. Also, as Marcus Thompson II aptly pointed out on our matchup-lookahead podcast Sunday night: When the Warriors play somebody in a series, you always think one thing first — who’s guarding Curry? GO DEEPER It's …

NBA: Warriors expect to have Stephen Curry back from injury against Lakers
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Warriors expect to have Stephen Curry back from injury against Lakers

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors is looking forward to having the superstar advantage for a change when it opens a three-game trip against rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors are expecting Stephen Curry to return from an 11-game absence due to a partially torn ligament in his left knee when they meet the Lakers for a fourth and final …

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Superstar Stephen Curry missed the playoffs for two consecutive years after winning three NBA championships and losing to Toronto Raptors in a closely fought NBA final in 2019. Curry only had Draymond Green for company among the championship winning lot in his team the past two years when the Warriors missed the playoffs — they even finished last in the …

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years
2 years, 6 months ago

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years

The Hindu  

The dynastic Golden State Warriors toasted its fourth NBA championship in eight years with a title parade through San Francisco on Monday afternoon. Poole made 51 regular-season starts while Thompson worked his way back from his lengthy injury absence, then averaged 17.0 points and 3.8 assists per game in the playoffs on his first trip to the championship. READ | …

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics 103-90 to win 4th title in 8 years
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics 103-90 to win 4th title in 8 years

Firstpost  

Stephen Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall Boston: The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP …

Warriors beat Celtics to win 4th NBA title in 8 years, Curry FMVP
2 years, 6 months ago

Warriors beat Celtics to win 4th NBA title in 8 years, Curry FMVP

China Daily  

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors speaks to the media after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six to win the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. For Golden State coach Steve Kerr, it's a ninth championship overall after winning five as a player. Boston was 25-25 after 50 games, then …

NBA: Steve Kerr the constant as Golden State Warriors dynasty endures
2 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Steve Kerr the constant as Golden State Warriors dynasty endures

Firstpost  

Under Kerr’s guidance, the Warriors are the first franchise to reach the NBA Finals six times in an eight-season span since Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls from 1991-98. San Francisco: Eight years that have seen the Golden State Warriors rise and fall and rise again have featured one constant in “visionary” head coach Steve Kerr. Thompson, a lynch-pin of the Warriors’ …

Warriors coach Steve Kerr set to face Celtics team he grew up loathing in NBA Finals
2 years, 7 months ago

Warriors coach Steve Kerr set to face Celtics team he grew up loathing in NBA Finals

LA Times  

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, center right, hugs Draymond Green during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks in San Francisco on Thursday. Larry Bird actually said, ‘Good luck, Steve.’ I was like, ‘You, too, Larry.’ “I was like, ‘What is happening right now?’ It was surreal.” Sports NBA Finals: …

NBA: Golden State Warriors one win away from finals as Stephen Curry sinks Dallas Mavericks
2 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors one win away from finals as Stephen Curry sinks Dallas Mavericks

Firstpost  

Stephen Curry starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals with a 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals on Sunday with a 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The clinical Warriors performance on the road …

Warriors' 'championship DNA' on display as Grizzlies caged
2 years, 8 months ago

Warriors' 'championship DNA' on display as Grizzlies caged

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thomspon and Stephen Curry celebrate after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their NBA playoff second-round series on Sunday. Golden State rallies to edge Game 1 after overcoming Green's ejection MEMPHIS, Tennessee－Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have shown they can finish fourth quarters this postseason. Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 …

Finally! Bucks, Suns set for the NBA Finals after long waits
3 years, 6 months ago

Finally! Bucks, Suns set for the NBA Finals after long waits

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Chris Paul walked up the stairs and took a seat in front of the NBA Finals logo, a climb that took him 16 years to complete. “Walking into here, seeing Mr. Larry on every poster,” Suns center Deandre Ayton said, referring to the Larry O’Brien Trophy, “it gave me goosebumps.” Imagine the feeling if he’s on the first …

NBA Finals: LeBron James urges Lakers 'to live in the moment' after loss against Heat in Game 5
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA Finals: LeBron James urges Lakers 'to live in the moment' after loss against Heat in Game 5

Firstpost  

Lakers superstar LeBron James says, the key to closing out the Heat for a first NBA title in a decade on Sunday will be focusing not on lifting the trophy but on winning a single game. Now, Lakers superstar LeBron James says, the key to closing out the Heat for a first NBA title in a decade on Sunday will …

Propelled to NBA Finals by Pat Riley's Heat Culture, Miami stand between victory and misery
4 years, 3 months ago

Propelled to NBA Finals by Pat Riley's Heat Culture, Miami stand between victory and misery

Firstpost  

Not many would have predicted the Miami Heat making it to the NBA Finals. - @Bam1of1 pic.twitter.com/5AyYX6HN7x — Jimmy Butler September 28, 2020 Butler, the franchise’s superstar, has played for Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers, but, in his first year of signing up with the Heat, will play in the NBA Finals for the first time in his …

NBA: Miami Heat go in as underdogs against Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Miami Heat go in as underdogs against Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals

Firstpost  

Get ready for the NBA Finals — a title series like none other, to end a season like none other. The matchup is set, with Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the last two teams standing in the chase to be crowned champions of the most tumultuous season in NBA history. The matchup is set, with the …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers reach finals even in year of unprecedented drama and turmoil
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers reach finals even in year of unprecedented drama and turmoil

Firstpost  

After all the drama, all the angst, all the challenges, the NBA Finals await for the Lakers. Lake Buena Vista: Here’s a list of just some of the things the Los Angeles Lakers have gone through in the last 12 months: playing through a politically charged situation in China during the preseason and more massive fallout after returning home, the …

NBA Finals: The story isn’t over yet, says Warriors’ Stephen Curry
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: The story isn’t over yet, says Warriors’ Stephen Curry

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green vow Golden State Warriors will remain championship contender despite its NBA Finals loss to Toronto and major injuries to stars Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant. REPORT | Raptors 114-110 Warriors Both Durant and Thompson, whose agent says he has a torn knee ligament, could be free agents next season, so the Warriors’ roster could see …

NBA Finals 2019: Three reasons the Warriors lost to the Raptors
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Three reasons the Warriors lost to the Raptors

The Hindu  

Golden State won't be crowned the NBA's three-time defending champion. The Warriors lost their last game ever at Oracle Arena to the Raptors 114-110 on Thursday in Game Six of the Finals. Here are three reasons Golden State lost to Toronto Lack of depth The Warriors put together one of the most intimidating starting lineups ever last summer. REPORT | …

NBA: Steve Kerr in awe of injury-hit Golden State Warriors after Finals loss
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Steve Kerr in awe of injury-hit Golden State Warriors after Finals loss

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised his "incredible" team after it dealt with "devastating" injuries in its loss to the Raptors in the NBA Finals. Already missing star Kevin Durant after he ruptured his Achilles in Game Five, Klay Thompson went down with a knee injury as the Raptors went on to seal its first NBA title thanks to …

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors are still favourites, but have a mountain to climb against rejuvenated Warriors in Oracle swansong
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors are still favourites, but have a mountain to climb against rejuvenated Warriors in Oracle swansong

Firstpost  

Raptors are still the better side between the two. Raptors scored only two points after the timeout, missed five of their final six shots and committed a turnover that led to Curry’s game-tying three with 1:22 left. This time at the Oracle Arena, where they will play the final home game of the Warriors’ 47-year run in Oakland. Nurse’s Raptors …

NBA Finals Warriors seek one last win in farewell to NBA's oldest arena
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals Warriors seek one last win in farewell to NBA's oldest arena

The Hindu  

There's one last tipoff coming for the Golden State Warriors at the NBA's oldest arena, with the reigning league champion hoping to pull off one last victory for Oakland fans. The Warriors defeated Toronto 106-105 Monday to pull within 3-2 in the best-of-seven NBA Finals, forcing a game six Thursday at Oracle Arena. “We owe our fans one more game …

NBA Finals: Takeaways from Warriors' Game Five win
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Takeaways from Warriors' Game Five win

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors managed to keep its championship dreams alive with a 106-105 victory against Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals on Monday. Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the matchup and left Game Five, the Warriors held on in Toronto. Warriors were hot from deep Golden State made five straight three-pointers early in the first quarter, …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors beat Raptors to keep title hopes alive thanks to clutch 3-pointers by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors beat Raptors to keep title hopes alive thanks to clutch 3-pointers by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson

Firstpost  

Toronto: Clutch 3-pointers by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson enabled the defending champion Golden State Warriors to edge Toronto 106-105 on Monday and sustain their hopes of winning a third consecutive NBA Finals. Curry scored 31 points while Thompson added 26 as the Warriors pulled within 3-2 in the best-of-seven championship series, forcing a sixth game Thursday at Oakland, California, …

NBA Finals 2019: 3 takeaways from Warriors' thrilling Game 5 win
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: 3 takeaways from Warriors' thrilling Game 5 win

The Hindu  

Golden State managed to keep its championship dreams alive with a 106-105 win in Toronto in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the matchup and left the game, the Warriors held on. The Warriors were hot from deep Golden State made five straight 3-pointers early in the first quarter, …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors hold off Raptors to force Game 6
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors hold off Raptors to force Game 6

The Hindu  

The Golden State Warriors stayed alive in the NBA Finals after edging the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in Game 5. Despite losing Kevin Durant to injury in the second quarter, the Warriors stopped the Raptors from claiming its first championship on Monday. Kyle Lowry was one shot away from sealing a 4-1 series victory and a maiden title for the Raptors, …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Iguodala wants 'another run at it' next year
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Iguodala wants 'another run at it' next year

The Hindu  

It appears that Andre Iguodala plans on returning to Golden State next season. NBA Finals: Three takeaways from Raptors' Game 4 win over Warriors "Especially for myself I've been, a lot of people have spoken to me each and every day, especially with kind of our — the folks that cover us, and I'll be here next year for sure, …

NBA Finals 2019: Steve Kerr says Warriors are 'trying to mix up' usage of Stephen Curry, offence
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Steve Kerr says Warriors are 'trying to mix up' usage of Stephen Curry, offence

The Hindu  

The Warriors appear like they're trying to adjust their offence. Golden State coach Steve Kerr said on Friday the team is looking to utilise Stephen Curry's off-ball abilities to create more looks, as he struggled to find good open shots in Game 4. Read | Fourth win all that matters for Raptors, insists Leonard "Klay was amazing, with a tweaked …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Kerr explains decision to start Cousins
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Kerr explains decision to start Cousins

The Hindu  

The Warriors made a change to their lineup Sunday. DeMarcus Cousins returned to the court in the opener of the NBA Finals against the Raptors after missing most of the post-season with a torn quad and surprisingly started Game 2. “And let’s face it, with the injury to Kevin, we need some scoring punch from another position besides the backcourt.” …

NBA Finals: Warriors' second-half surge helps even series against Raptors
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Warriors' second-half surge helps even series against Raptors

The Hindu  

The Warriors topped the Raptors 109-104 Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to tie the series at 1-1. READ| NBA Finals 2019: Siakam's block, Thompson's dunk and VanVleet's circus shot Andre Iguodala made the biggest shot of the night, as he sank a clutch 3-pointer in the closing seconds. Warriors center Kevon Looney also went down with an …

NBA Finals 2019: Kerr and Warriors confident despite deficit
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Kerr and Warriors confident despite deficit

The Hindu  

Steve Kerr insisted the two-time reigning champion Warriors remains confident in its bid for a three-peat as it looks to overturn a deficit against the Raptors in the NBA Finals. READ: Kevin Durant to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals Asked about Golden State's confidence heading into the second game, Warriors head coach Kerr told reporters: "I think any team …

Kevin Durant: Warriors star to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals
5 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Durant: Warriors star to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals

The Hindu  

A Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals to the Raptors may be forcing the Warriors to speed up Kevin Durant’s rehab from an injured calf. Steve Kerr said on Wednesday that Durant was cleared to take part in individual on-court basketball activities after ruling him out for Game 1. Now, according to a report from Yahoo citing league sources, …

NBA Finals: Raptors Take Opener, beat Curry’s Warriors 118-109
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Raptors Take Opener, beat Curry’s Warriors 118-109

The Quint  

Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and Marc Gasol had 20 for the Raptors, who weren't in awe of the setting or their opponents who had played 22 NBA Finals games in the last four years. Game 2 is Sunday night in Toronto, which is hosting an NBA Finals game for the first time after the Raptors entered the league as …

NBA finals 2019: Warriors stars Curry, Thompson are only human, says Kawhi
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA finals 2019: Warriors stars Curry, Thompson are only human, says Kawhi

The Hindu  

The Toronto Raptors did not get overwhelmed by the quality of the Golden State Warriors during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to Kawhi Leonard. "We don't have conversations like that," Leonard said when asked if the Raptors had discussed Golden State's quality prior to the game. "It's about keeping your composure, don't keep your head down when players …

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors take Game 1
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors take Game 1

The Hindu  

The Raptors was going to make the most out of its first-ever game in the NBA Finals. And the Raptors owe much of its success in Game 1 to Pascal Siakam. The 25-year-old forward scored a team-high 32 points on 14-of-17 shooting and was virtually unstoppable, getting into the paint even when Draymond Green was on him. GAME 1 FINAL …

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors take on a Leonard-led Toronto Raptors
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors take on a Leonard-led Toronto Raptors

The Hindu  

Since the heroics of Bill Russell and his Boston Celtics in the 1960s, no team in the NBA had managed to make the finals five consecutive times in a row. That was until the Golden State Warriors did just that following a 4-0 sweep of the Portland Trailblazers in the Western Conference Finals a week ago. READ | The making …

NBA Finals 2018-19: From Steph Curry's secret to vacation LeBron James, everything we have learnt this season
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2018-19: From Steph Curry's secret to vacation LeBron James, everything we have learnt this season

Firstpost  

As we count down to the 2018-19 NBA Finals, it’s time for a look-back at the season that was, warts and all. ‘Conduct detrimental to the team’ is the official crime that got Jordan Bell suspended without pay for one game earlier this season. Vacation LeBron While on the topic of LeBron, in case you’re wondering what a man who …

NBA Finals: Serge Ibaka explains why Raptors are unique
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Serge Ibaka explains why Raptors are unique

The Hindu  

Serge Ibaka hailed the uniqueness and togetherness of the Toronto Raptors as it prepares for the NBA Finals. "This is a special group," Ibaka told Yahoo Sports after practice on Tuesday. Ibaka, 29, will make his second NBA Finals appearance against the Warriors at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. "Man, after seven years, it seemed like most people thought it was …

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