With Kawhi Leonard leading the way, the Toronto Raptors took a commanding 3-1 lead on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Analysis: What’s next for Warriors after Kyle Lowry incident? They should oust Mark Stevens
After the Kyle Lowry incident in Game 3, it makes sense for the Golden State Warriors to replace part-owner Mark Stevens with another investor.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: Punishment for Warriors part-owner Mark Stevens ‘appropriate’
Adam Silver cited how forthcoming and apologetic Mark Stevens was in deciding against a lifetime ban for the Warriors minority owner.
Raptors’ Kyle Lowry: Warriors’ minority owner Mark Stevens ‘shouldn’t be part of league’
Kyle Lowry told USA TODAY that fellow guard Fred VanVleet also heard the expletive-laced comments directed at him, along with the shove, in Game 3.
Opinion: Vulnerable Warriors facing the biggest test of their dynasty
Injury-riddled and down 2-1, the Warriors are more vulnerable than ever. And getting back Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson doesn’t guarantee anything.
Raptors take advantage of shorthanded Warriors for 2-1 series lead
Kawhi Leonard and Toronto took advantage of Golden State without Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant and weathered 47 points from Steph Curry for the win.
Warriors’ Klay Thompson out for Game 3 against Raptors
Already shorthanded, Game 3 just got even more difficult for the Warriors. Starting guard Klay Thompson will sit out to nurse a strained hamstring.
Giving fans T-shirts for playoff games has become NBA tradition, but process isn’t easy
NBA fans receiving T-shirts for playoff games has become a league tradition, but the process for teams is more complicated than you might think.
Raptors coach Nick Nurse explains team using gimmicky box-and-one defense vs. Warriors
Nick Nurse employed an unusual defense used most in elementary and high schools and rarely in the NBA: a box-and-one defense designed to limit a star.
After battling through injuries, DeMarcus Cousins comes up big when Warriors need him most
In Game 2 against Toronto Sunday – just his second game in nearly seven weeks – DeMarcus Cousins gave the Warriors the performance they needed.