The Raptors are now One Win Away for the NBA Finals! (3-2)
An undeniable increble performance by Fred Vanvleet raining threes as the Toronto Raptors lead the series 3 -2 after defeating Milwaukee Bucks 105 - 99 at their own arena (Fiserv Forum). It's been raining threes from Fred Vanvleet and Kawhi Leonard is silently killing the Bucks in consecutive quarters.
Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors with his 35pts, 7 rebs, and 9 assists, Fred Vanvleet recorded 21 points - his highest in the Finals series, and Kyle Lowry added 17 points to win a closely contested series against the Bucks. The player that shocked the Bucks team was the hot shooting night of Vanvleet, shooting more than 50% beyond the arc.
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Milwaukee's reinforcement and home support isn't enough to lift up the Bucks as they fail to close out the game. It was really a tight toe-to-toe game but eventually fell in the hands of the Raptors.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with his 24 point performance with the contributed points from the team - Malcolm Brodgon added 18 points, Eric Bledsoe scored 20 points, Brook Lopez tallied 16 points, and Goerge Hill added 12 points but it isn't enough for the team to win.
Game six will be held this Sunday (26th of May) which will be held at Scotiabank Arena - Home Arena of Toronto Raptors. They will indeed looking to close out the series in front of their fans and would definitely close the deal as they are looking to face the Golden State Warriors if they win the game on the 26th. I am rooting for the Bucks to win the Eastern Conference but I guess the Raptors are more hungrier - thanks to the overall leadership of Kawhi Leonard.
I want the raptors to shock the world and defeat the warriors finals! Go Raptors!
I am too! Though I was hoping Milwaukee that time, I'll be happy if Raptors will ! :)
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The NBA is now a corporate global game. Having an international city the likes of Toronto in the finals will be a dream come true. To have them go up against the glamour team of the league will be a ratings bonanza. David Stern must be salivating at the prospect. He is the reason why the NBA is even in Canada. Don't fool yourself about Stern. Although retired, he is still very much involved with the league. He is also still probably ultimately calling the shots even over Adam Silver.