The Kings, Suns and Timberwolves are all theoretically in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. Who needs that spot the most? So it looks like the NBA draft lottery works! Three teams who miserably tripped over themselves en route to top-10 picks repeatedly over the course of a decade are right in the playoff
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Once the dust settled, Kawhi Leonard sent a text to his new teammate Kyle Lowry. “Let’s go out and do something special,” it read. “I know your best friend left, I know you’re mad, but let’s make this thing work out.” On Thursday, Leonard and the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game
The NBA Finals ended with a timeout that wasn’t there, leading to a technical foul. Calling a timeout they didn’t have actually gave the Warriors one final fleeting hope, one dashed after Kawhi Leonard hit both free throws to clinch Toronto’s title. It was an odd end to a noble run: Golden State, already without
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user
After years of hitting the same wall, the Toronto Raptors finally broke through behind the strength of their superstar and balanced collection of co-stars. It’s a novel idea that the Toronto Raptors could be NBA champions, but it shouldn’t be altogether surprising that they arrived here. The Raptors were among the league’s best teams all
Kyle Lowry joined the Raptors in the summer of 2012 without many expectations. He had only started 139 games over his first six seasons with Memphis and Houston, and while perhaps there was some untapped potential there, few could have projected how quickly and how fully he flowered north of the border. Toronto only had
The Toronto Raptors have captured their first NBA championship in franchise history and Twitter reacted to We The North toppling Dub Nation. The Toronto Raptors have toppled the Golden State Warriors dynasty. In a Game 6 that was thrilling from start-to-finish, the Raptors supporting cast helped Kawhi Leonard bring We The North their first championship
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 high-fives Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors during trophy ceremony after the game during Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is
If anyone could possibly relate to the cruelty Kevin Durant endured Monday night, it’s DeMarcus Cousins, who after Game 5 of the Finals candidly addressed those who questioned Durant’s toughness and commitment to the Warriors. “F*** them,” Cousins said. “F*** them.” A once detestable figure among NBA stars, Cousins has become a sympathetic one since
Last night the Toronto Raptors lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals 106-105, missing the chance to win their first championship. Golden State lost, too. While the Warriors managed to win while facing elimination for the sixth time in seven games over their dynastic run, if ever such a win could be Pyrrhic this was
When the Raptors received the ball for the final possession in Game 5, with the opportunity to win the series and their first championship in franchise history, I fully expected them to pull it off. This playoff run and been full of serendipitous moments for Toronto, most notably Kawhi’s series-winning four-bounce shot against the 76ers,
The Warriors survived wave after wave of the Raptors offensive surges and extended the Finals one more game. Unfortunately, they lost Kevin Durant again. Toronto was all business after closing out their Game 4 win, hoping to raise the first title in franchise history in front of their home faithful. But it’s not Golden State’s first
After nearly four weeks off the court because of a calf injury, Kevin Durant returned for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. He made it 12 minutes before leaving with what was later revealed to be an Achilles’ injury. For weeks, one of the biggest storylines of the playoffs has been playing out off the
Game 5 of the NBA Finals pulled out all the stops, and we’ve curated Twitter to bring you the best moments and reactions from this thrilling game. We’re just going to say it right now, Game 5 was easily the best game of the 2019 NBA Finals. The defending champion Golden State Warriors were on
TORONTO, ON- JUNE 10 – Toronto Raptors fans sign O Canada as the Toronto Raptors play the Golden State Warriors in game five of the NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. June 10, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) E3 2019: First Marvel’s Avengers footage released by Brandon Crespo Being the Elite recap
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 10: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after sustaining an injury during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
TORONTO, ON – JUNE 1: Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors during practice and media availability as part of the 2019 NBA Finals on June 01, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
The Golden State Warriors have their backs against the ropes down 3-1 against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals. Could this be the end of an era? Since Steve Kerr took over as head coach of the Golden State Warriors in the Summer of 2014, the Warriors have made it to the NBA Finals
Building the damn thing almost always takes longer than ripping it apart. The Toronto Raptors currently hold a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors. A dynasty rests precariously in the balance; worlds stacked upon worlds as if they were turtles swimming inside of teacups. The core of this Golden State team first reached the
The Warriors had Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney back in the lineup but the Raptors didn’t miss a beat. Toronto’s 13-point Game 4 win pushes Golden State to the brink of elimination. The Raptors won Game 3, the game they were supposed to win. They were on the road but the Warriors were without Kevon
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