Toronto Raptors advance to NBA finals

The Toronto Raptors made history on Saturday night, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 in Game 6 in the Eastern Conference finals. True to form, Kawhi Leonard came through with another performance to remember as he dropped 27 points, 17 rebounds with two…

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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 keys to forcing a Game 7 vs. Toronto Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks took the first two games against the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference finals. As a result, the consensus became that they were in control of the series. Unfortunately for the Bucks, that sentiment was premature. You see, the Raptors have come roaring back, posting wins in each of the last three…

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NBA Playoffs: Kawhi Powers Raptors to Game 5 Win

NBA Playoffs – Kawhi Leonard was in championship form on Thursday night as he powered the Toronto Raptors to a pivotal Game 5 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, 105-99. He looked fresh, showing no signs of being hampered by the leg injury that slowed him down in Game 4. This was the exact reason that…

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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 keys to regaining control of series vs. Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors are now tied at 2-2 following Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. Subsequently, this marked just the second time the Bucks have lost consecutive games this season. Although the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t played their best basketball as of late, all hope is not lost. With that being said,…

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NBA Playoffs: Raptors Even Series 2-2

NBA Playoffs – Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a series! Thanks to massive performances from their reserves, the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-102 in Game 4 to even their series in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Golden State Warriors have already advanced to the NBA Finals and are awaiting which of these teams…

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NBA Playoffs: Kawhi Leads Raptors to Game 3 Win in 2OT

NBA Playoffs – It looks like the Toronto Raptors are not going down without a fight. They managed to swing a Game 3 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Toronto 112-118 in double overtime. Kawhi Leonard hurt his left leg after driving to the hoop in the first quarter and looked like he was favoring…

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NBA Playoffs: Bucks Take Game 1 Win Over Raptors

NBA Playoffs – The Milwaukee Bucks seized the initiative and took down Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Toronto Raptors, 100-108. As expected it was an epic showdown between two of the world’s finest two-way players in the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard. Antetokounmpo made his presence felt…

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Kawhi Leonard Traded To Toronto For DeRozan

 The San Antonio Spurs have traded disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a top-20 protected first round pick. The pick converts to two 2020 second round picks if it somehow lands in the top-20 range. This was a long-time coming. Leonard had wanted out…

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NBA coaches under the spotlight

Something unique happened in the NBA last season. No, not the Golden State Warriors easing to the title on the back of among the best rosters in recent memory. For the first time in 46 years, every head coach that started the season was still there at the end. Such a stat really merits reflection.…

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Cleveland Cavaliers sweep the Toronto Raptors out of the playoffs

Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling through the playoffs. They finished off the Toronto Raptors in game four of the second round, 109-102. Cleveland Cavaliers 109 – Toronto Raptors 102 This marks the eleventh win in a row in the playoffs dating back to last year’s NBA finals when the Cavaliers trailed the Golden…

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