This is the Raptors first finals appearance in their 24-year history, but they will face a daunting task to usurp the two-time defending champions Warriors. raptors
Toronto’s Kawhi Leonard dribbles into Milwaukee’s Malcolm Brogdon in the Raptors’ series-clinching victory on Saturday which puts them in their first NBA final.
The Raptors reached their first finals in their 24-year history where they will face the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Game one of the best-of-seven final is Thursday in Toronto. Leonard won the head-to-head battle against Giannis Antetokounmpo, even dunking over the mighty “Greek Freak” with six minutes left in the fourth to give Toronto a 87-79 lead.
“We thrive at it. We enjoy the moment,” Leonard said. “My teammates have my back. I was on the bench to start the fourth quarter and they came back. It was a collective effort.”
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