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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is called for a defensive foul against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during second half action in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference final in Milwaukee on Thursday, May 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Raptors beat Bucks 105-99 to move within 1 game of NBA Finals

Leonard scores 35 as Toronto takes 3-2 series lead over Milwaukee

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is called for a defensive foul against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during second half action in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference final in Milwaukee on Thursday, May 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) moves up court as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during second half action in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference final in Toronto on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Raptors beat Bucks 120-102 to even series at 2-2

Lowry pours in 25 as Toronto moves within two games of NBA Finals

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) moves up court as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during second half action in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference final in Toronto on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives into Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (77) during the second half of Game 3 NBA Eastern Conference finals basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Raptors beat Bucks 118-112 in 2OT thriller

Leonard has 36 points as Toronto cuts Milwaukee’s series lead to 2-1

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives into Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (77) during the second half of Game 3 NBA Eastern Conference finals basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts while he holds the ball as Milwaukee Bucks centre Brook Lopez (11) looks on during second half Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Milwaukee on Friday, May 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Bucks hammer Raptors 125-103 to take 2-0 playoff series lead

Toronto heads home in a hole after second loss to Milwaukee

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts while he holds the ball as Milwaukee Bucks centre Brook Lopez (11) looks on during second half Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Milwaukee on Friday, May 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) makes a pass around Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during second half NBA Eastern Conference finals playoff basketball action in Milwaukee on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Bucks stop Raptors 108-100 in series opener

Milwaukee takes 1-0 leads in NBA’s Eastern Conference final

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) makes a pass around Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during second half NBA Eastern Conference finals playoff basketball action in Milwaukee on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard had 41 points as the Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 92-90 in NBA playoff basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS

Leonard’s buzzer-beater lifts Raptors to Game 7 win over 76ers

Toronto advances to NBA’s Eastern Conference final after beating Philadelphia 92-90

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard had 41 points as the Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 92-90 in NBA playoff basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) heads up court during first half NBA basketball playoff action against the Orlando Magic in Toronto on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Raptors off to 2nd round after 115-96 win over Magic

Toronto beats Orlando in 5 games in opening-round NBA playoff series

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) heads up court during first half NBA basketball playoff action against the Orlando Magic in Toronto on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) celebrates with guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Raptors rout Warriors 113-93 without Kawhi to complete sweep

Toronto has little trouble with Golden State

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) celebrates with guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves around Golden State Warriors guard Quinn Cook (4) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Thursday Nov. 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Leonard nets 37 as Raptors beat Warriors 131-128 in OT thriller

Durant scores 51 in losing effort for Golden State

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves around Golden State Warriors guard Quinn Cook (4) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Thursday Nov. 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) battle for the ball during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, November 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Raptors no longer perfect at home after 126-110 loss to Pelicans

Toronto slips to 12-2 early in NBA season

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) battle for the ball during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, November 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and teammate Pascal Siakam (43) celebrate their team’s win following second half NBA basketball action against the Dallas Mavericks, in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Raptors move to 6-0 after 116-107 win over Mavericks

Leonard has 21 points as Toronto stays unbeaten

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and teammate Pascal Siakam (43) celebrate their team’s win following second half NBA basketball action against the Dallas Mavericks, in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, October 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Raptors sting Hornets 127-106 to open NBA season at 4-0

Leonard leads Toronto with 22 points

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, October 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during second half NBA basketball action against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 as Raptors beat Cavs 116-104

Prize acquisition sparkles in debut for Toronto

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during second half NBA basketball action against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Raptors’ Delon Wright, left, drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets’ Rodions Kurucs defends during first half NBA pre-season basketball action in Montreal, Wednesday, October 10, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Lowry tossed as Raptors top Nets 118-91 in Montreal

Toronto star punted from NBA exhibition contest

Toronto Raptors’ Delon Wright, left, drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets’ Rodions Kurucs defends during first half NBA pre-season basketball action in Montreal, Wednesday, October 10, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) fights for control of the ball with Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Collins (33) during pre-season NBA action in Vancouver, Saturday, Sept., 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward

Kawhi Leonard scores 12 as Raptors win in Vancouver

Toronto beats Portland 122-104 in NBA exhibition clash

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) fights for control of the ball with Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Collins (33) during pre-season NBA action in Vancouver, Saturday, Sept., 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward
Steve Nash speaks during induction ceremonies into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Nash, point guards go to head of hoops Hall of Fame class

Passing grade: Canadian icon takes place among legends

Steve Nash speaks during induction ceremonies into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
FILE - In this July 30, 2018 file photo LeBron James listens to a question at a news conference after the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. President Donald Trump is turning his wrath on the basketball superstar. Trump tweeted late Friday, Aug. 3 that James was interviewed “by the dumbest man on television,” CNN anchor Don Lemon, but that he “made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do.”(AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Trump rips LeBron James hours before rally in Ohio

President’s late-night tweet targets smarts of NBA superstar

  • Aug 4, 2018
FILE - In this July 30, 2018 file photo LeBron James listens to a question at a news conference after the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. President Donald Trump is turning his wrath on the basketball superstar. Trump tweeted late Friday, Aug. 3 that James was interviewed “by the dumbest man on television,” CNN anchor Don Lemon, but that he “made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do.”(AP Photo/Phil Long, File)
Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber kisses the trophy after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals to win the NBA championship, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Dub Dynasty: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight NBA title

Durant named MVP as Golden State beats Cleveland

Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber kisses the trophy after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals to win the NBA championship, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant celebrates with the trophy after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals to win the NBA championship, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Back-to-back titles, and Finals MVPs, for Kevin Durant

KD nets 20 in Game 4 clincher for Warriors

  • Jun 8, 2018
Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant celebrates with the trophy after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals to win the NBA championship, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the second half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, May 31, 2018. The Warriors won 124-114 in overtime. (Kyle Terada/Pool Photo via AP)

James scores 51 but Cavs lose Game 1 of NBA Finals

Smith’s blunder helps hand Warriors 124-114 OT win

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the second half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, May 31, 2018. The Warriors won 124-114 in overtime. (Kyle Terada/Pool Photo via AP)