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 SCORE Pascal Siakam goes off for 32 PTS on 14-17 shooting as the @Raptors win Game 1 of the #NBAFinals at home!#WeTheNorth 118#StrengthInNumbers 109 Kawhi Leonard: 23 PTS, 8 REB Marc Gasol: 20 PTS, 7 REB Fred VanVleet: 15 PTS Kyle Lowry: 7 PTS, 9 AST pic.twitter.com/fWEWTdfo73 — NBA May 31, 2019 "We've got a lot of bodies, we've got guys just willing to move and play defense and we use it to our advantage," Siakam told ESPN after the game.

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Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night. Alperen Sengun had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who hadn’t won in Toronto since Dec. 5, 2019. Ja’Kobe Walter fouled out …

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

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Toronto takes on Miami on 3-game losing streak
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Toronto takes on Miami on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

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NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards
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NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

The Hindu  

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NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season

The Hindu  

Devin Booker capped a game-high 32-point performance with three key assists down the stretch on Tuesday night, allowing the Phoenix Suns to get past the Golden State Warriors for a 108-104 victory in San Francisco on the NBA’s opening night. Stephen Curry countered with two free throws, but Booker then drew the defense and spotted Eric Gordon open for another …

NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets beats Miami Heat in Game 5, wins first title
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets beats Miami Heat in Game 5, wins first title

The Hindu  

Led by 28 points from Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday to bring its first NBA title to Mile High City. With a raucous capacity crowd packed into Ball Arena ready to celebrate, the Nuggets ended a 47-year championship wait by taking the best-of-seven series 4-1. Once again the Nuggets were led by Jokic, …

NBA Finals: 3 takeaways from Game 3 as Nuggets reclaim home court advantage
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: 3 takeaways from Game 3 as Nuggets reclaim home court advantage

The Hindu  

Denver Nuggets stomped its might with a 109-94 road win against Miami Heat in the NBA Finals on Wednesday. With it, the Nuggets snatched their home court advantage back which they had conceded after the game two loss three days back. His assisting flair that he had supposedly been robbed off in the second game, was at full flow on …

NBA Finals: Heat roar back to beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2; level series at 1-1
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Heat roar back to beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2; level series at 1-1

Firstpost  

Denver Nuggets lost at home for the first time since March 30, and for the first time in 10 home playoff games this year. Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and Heat beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night. Gabe Vincent: 23 PTS, 8-12 FG, 4-6 3PM Jimmy Butler: …

NBA Finals: History says Heat vs Nuggets will end in 6 games, the most common of all outcomes
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: History says Heat vs Nuggets will end in 6 games, the most common of all outcomes

Firstpost  

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2023 NBA Finals odds: Nuggets open as favorites over Heat
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NBA Finals odds: Nuggets open as favorites over Heat

New York Times  

The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals with a Game 7 victory in Boston, but the Denver Nuggets will start the NBA Finals as favorites. Denver advanced to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals. This will be the Nuggets’ first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. They advanced to this year’s …

NBA Playoffs: Nuggets sweep Lakers, advance to NBA Finals for first time
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Nuggets sweep Lakers, advance to NBA Finals for first time

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the visiting Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Jamal Murray scored 25 points and Aaron Gordon added 22 for the Nuggets, who trailed by 15 points at halftime and weathered …

NBA result: Bulls rally past Raptors, earn shot at Heat for playoff bid
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Bulls rally past Raptors, earn shot at Heat for playoff bid

The Hindu  

Zach LaVine scored a game-high 39 points and DeMar DeRozan added 23 to boost the visiting Chicago Bulls to a come-from-behind, 109-105 victory against the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference play-in game on Wednesday night. LaVine followed with a pair of free throws, and Siakam hit 1 of 3 at the line before Nikola Vucevic hit two free throws …

NBA 2022-23: Warriors pick apart Raptors in 129-117 win
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA 2022-23: Warriors pick apart Raptors in 129-117 win

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry went for a game-high 35 points and contributed 11 assists to a dazzling Golden State passing display as the Warriors used high-percentage shooting to put away the visiting Toronto Raptors 129-117 in San Francisco on Friday night. Klay Thompson chipped in with 29 points and Donte DiVincenzo matched Curry with 11 of Golden State’s 40 assists, helping the …

NBA 2022-23: Cleveland Cavaliers down Los Angeles Lakers for 8th straight win
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA 2022-23: Cleveland Cavaliers down Los Angeles Lakers for 8th straight win

The Hindu  

Behind 33 points from Donovan Mitchell and a dominant fourth quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers scored its eighth consecutive win with a 114-100 defeat of the host Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Mitchell’s backcourt mate, Darius Garland, added 24 points, while Jarrett Allen scored 16 with a team-high 11 rebounds for a double-double. Raptors 113, Bulls 104 Fred VanVleet returned from …

NBA Finals 2022: Golden State Warriors on Brink of Title as Andrew Wiggins Punishes Boston Celtics
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2022: Golden State Warriors on Brink of Title as Andrew Wiggins Punishes Boston Celtics

News 18  

Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Boston Celtics 104-94 to move within one win of a seventh NBA championship crown on Monday. With Stephen Curry having a rare off-night after his 43-point game four heroics, Wiggins seized control to lead a balanced Golden State offensive effort which leaves the Warriors 3-2 up in …

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors on brink of title as Andrew Wiggins inspires Boston Celtics defeat
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors on brink of title as Andrew Wiggins inspires Boston Celtics defeat

Firstpost  

Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 on Monday night for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead as Andrew Wiggins bags 26 points and 13 rebounds. San Francisco: Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 …

NBA Finals: Warriors-Celtics Game 3 key stat, key moment, MVP watch
2 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Warriors-Celtics Game 3 key stat, key moment, MVP watch

New York Times  

Game 3: Celtics 116, Warriors 100 | Celtics lead NBA Finals 2-1 Who was the guy? The Celtics can get careless with the ball, but in Game 3 they made the Warriors look like they didn’t care who had the ball all night. Steph Curry: 31.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.7 steals, 48.5 percent FG, 48.6 percent 3FG, 83.3 …

2022 NBA Finals Moves to Boston as Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics Vie for Lead
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News 18  

The 2022 NBA Finals moves to Boston for Game 3, an encounter that could potentially determine the winner of this series. Warriors will look to their talisman Stephen Curry to continue his hot streak in Game 3 as his best performance in an NBA Finals came in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Raptors even though they …

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News 18  

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2 years, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Stephen Curry Shines as Golden State Warriors Beat Denver Nuggets

News 18  

The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and resurgent Golden State Warriors completed 4-1 series victories to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday. In Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points as the Bucks brushed aside the Chicago Bulls 116-100 to clinch a comfortable series win and advance to an Eastern Conference showdown with the Boston Celtics. It’s …

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  

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NBA | Raptors roll to biggest win in franchise history
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA | Raptors roll to biggest win in franchise history

The Hindu  

Pascal Siakam celebrated his 27th birthday scoring a season-high 36 points as Toronto Raptors won the most lopsided game in franchise history with a 130-77 rout of Golden State Warriors on Friday. Elsewhere, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 47 points on 18-of-21 shooting from the floor and grabbed 12 rebounds as Milwaukee Bucks breezed to a 127-109 win over Portland Trail Blazers. …

NBA 2020 Finals: Jimmy Butler's Record-breaking Performance Keeps Miami Heat Alive
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA 2020 Finals: Jimmy Butler's Record-breaking Performance Keeps Miami Heat Alive

News 18  

After Game 2, Jimmy Butler had said ‘It’s not over’. He made sure he lived up to his statement in Game 3 as Miami Heat beat LA Lakers 115-104 in Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Heat got off to a great start taking a double-digit lead in the first quarter, but the Lakers fought back and stayed within …

NBA Finals: Heat stuns Lakers to cut deficit to 2-1 - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA Finals: Heat stuns Lakers to cut deficit to 2-1 - Sportstar

The Hindu  

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NBA Finals: Miami Heat defiant despite 2-0 deficit - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA Finals: Miami Heat defiant despite 2-0 deficit - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

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NBA Finals: LeBron leads Lakers to win in Game 2
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA Finals: LeBron leads Lakers to win in Game 2

The Hindu  

LeBron James took another step toward his fourth championship title on Friday, as the dominant Los Angeles Lakers clinched Game 2 over the Miami Heat 124-114 to extend its lead to 2-0 in the NBA Finals. The Lakers seized the early momentum to put up nine three-pointers in the first two quarters for a 14-point head start at halftime, as …

NBA Finals 2020: Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat, Game 1 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Live Telecast, Timings in India, Team News
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News 18  

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NBA 2020: Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets aim to stay afloat
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA 2020: Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets aim to stay afloat

The Hindu  

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4 years, 4 months ago

NBA Playoff: Defending champion Raptors defeat Nets to take 2-0 lead; Jazz bounce back to beat Nuggets

Firstpost  

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NBA: A pleasant surprise for Indian-origin Raptors fan
4 years, 10 months ago

NBA: A pleasant surprise for Indian-origin Raptors fan

The Hindu  

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NBA Wrap: Raptors' winning streak ended, Bucks lose to Pacers
4 years, 10 months ago

NBA Wrap: Raptors' winning streak ended, Bucks lose to Pacers

The Hindu  

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NBA wrap: Lakers dominates Suns, Raptors wins 15th straight
4 years, 10 months ago

NBA wrap: Lakers dominates Suns, Raptors wins 15th straight

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers was dominant in the NBA on Monday, while the Toronto Raptors' winning streak continued. Anthony Davis' double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds helped the Lakers cruise past the Phoenix Suns 125-100. Bucks roll on, Murray leads Nuggets Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed due to the birth of his son, the Milwaukee Bucks eased past the …

NBA Roundup: Rockets overcome Raptors, 76ers beaten by Wizards
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA Roundup: Rockets overcome Raptors, 76ers beaten by Wizards

The Hindu  

The Houston Rockets was too good for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Thursday, while the Philadelphia 76ers' streak came to an end. Joel Embiid's double-double of 26 points and 21 rebounds was not enough for the 76ers, who went down to the Washington Wizards 119-113. the NBA standings after Thursday night's action! pic.twitter.com/RVRhsMNDLx — NBA December 6, 2019 …

NBA 2019-20: Suns upstage Clippers, Bucks feel the Heat
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA 2019-20: Suns upstage Clippers, Bucks feel the Heat

The Hindu  

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NBA: Toronto Raptors beats New Orleans Pelicans 130-122
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Toronto Raptors beats New Orleans Pelicans 130-122

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 34 points as the Toronto Raptors got its NBA title defence off to a winning start with a 130-122 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Pascal Siakam also tallied 34 points and added 18 rebounds before fouling out of the NBA's season-opening contest at Scotiabank Arena which featured the Raptors' championship banner …

NBA Finals 2019: Toronto Raptors clinch first title with uncertain Warriors future after Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant injuries
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Toronto Raptors clinch first title with uncertain Warriors future after Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant injuries

The Independent  

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How Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals 2019
5 years, 6 months ago

How Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals 2019

The Hindu  

Toronto Raptors is NBA champion and much of it was thanks to Kawhi Leonard. Toronto closed out the Golden State Warriors with a 114-110 win at Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game Six of the NBA Finals to win its first title in franchise history. Injuries Kevin Durant's calf tear and later, a devastating Achilles heel injury took him out …

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 Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard reveled in the Raptors' first NBA title after beating the Warriors in Game Six on Thursday. The Raptors completed a 4-2 series win in the NBA Finals courtesy of a 114-110 victory at Oracle Arena. Leonard became just the third player to win the Finals MVP with two different teams, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James, having also …

Toronto Raptors beats Golden State Warriors for first NBA title
5 years, 6 months ago

Toronto Raptors beats Golden State Warriors for first NBA title

The Hindu  

Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship for the first time in its history after defeating Golden State Warriors 114-110. Toronto made history at Oracle Arena, where the Raptors sealed a 4-2 series victory over the two-time reigning champion in the NBA Finals on Thursday. He also made two more free throws after the technical foul to extend the lead a …

Toronto Raptors Grab NBA Championship In Game 6 To Dash Warriors' Dynasty Hopes
5 years, 6 months ago

Toronto Raptors Grab NBA Championship In Game 6 To Dash Warriors' Dynasty Hopes

Huff Post  

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in a nail-biter Game 6 to win the NBA championship Thursday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Raptors’ star Kyle Lowry racked up 11 of his 29 game points in the first minutes of the contest, and Toronto built a quick nine-point lead in the first quarter. Toronto’s Pascal Siakam …

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 …

Column: Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title

LA Times  

The Toronto Raptors celebrates win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to win the NBA championship on Thursday in Oakland. The Toronto Raptors capped their journey Thursday, slamming the door on Oracle Arena — and maybe on the Golden State dynasty — clinching their first NBA title with a 114-110 victory in Game 6. Golden State Warriors forward …

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: Three takeaways from Raptors' Game 4 win over Warriors
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Three takeaways from Raptors' Game 4 win over Warriors

The Hindu  

Toronto Raptors has a maiden NBA championship in sight after winning Game 4 on Friday. Toronto topped the Golden State Warriors 105-92 in what might be the last game Golden State ever play at Oracle Arena to claim a 3-1 series lead. Stephen Curry was two for nine from range while Danny Green, who made six three-pointers last game, converted …

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors reach brink of first championship title after taking 3-1 lead against holders Warriors
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors reach brink of first championship title after taking 3-1 lead against holders Warriors

Firstpost  

Toronto advanced to the brink of a first NBA title as Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and the Raptors ripped defending champion Golden State 105-92 Friday in the NBA Finals. Oakland: Toronto advanced to the brink of a first NBA title as Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and the Raptors ripped defending champion Golden State 105-92 Friday in the NBA …

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