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Eugene

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Thu Jun 13, 2019, 11:06 PM Jun 2019

Raptors win first NBA title by knocking off Warriors in six games [View all]

Source: Washington Post

Raptors win first NBA title by knocking off Warriors in six games

By Washington Post Staff June 14 at 12:01 AM

Fourth quarter: Raptors 114, Warriors 110

In the first NBA Finals featuring games played outside the United States, the Raptors prevailed behind a strong playoff run from star Kawhi Leonard (22 points) and fan support that stretched across Canada. Kyle Lowry led Toronto all night in Game 6, finishing with 26 points, 10 assists and a huge fadeaway down the stretch.

Golden State, playing its final game in Oracle Arena, was seeking its third straight championship and fourth in five years. An injury to Klay Thompson (game-high 30 points) was just the latest setback in a series defined by them. Draymond Green had a massive game with 11 points, 19 rebounds and 13 assists.

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Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/06/13/warriors-raptors-nba-finals-game/
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