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NBA: Lost in Jeremy Lin’s feat are 2 players of Asian descent who won title first

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 07:43 PM

Remember Mengke Bateer and Sun Yue? Read more »

NBA: Raptors' victory parade could draw up to 2 million fans

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 17 09:53 AM

Raptors fans already are lining up along the route for Monday's victory parade, which could bring as many as two million people to the streets of Toronto to celebrate the team's first NBA title. Read more »

International talent lifts Raptors to NBA Finals victory

Jim Slater, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 16 10:11 AM

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam celebrated his first NBA title with the flag of his homeland, Cameroon, draped over his shoulders and hopes to inspire the NBA dreams of young Africans.   Read more »

NBA: Raptors President Ujiri allegedly pushed sheriff's deputy

Reuters
Posted at Jun 15 09:49 AM

Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri is being investigated amid allegations he pushed a sheriff's deputy and hit him in the face following the Raptors' championship-clinching Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday night. Read more »

Raptors breakthrough as NBA champs represents shift in Canada’s identity

Frank Pingue, Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 11:58 PM

The Raptors completed an evolution from a laughingstock to champions with a win that could very well shift the identity of a country long associated with hockey. Read more »

Nothing gold can stay: Warriors at crossroads after NBA Finals loss

Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 03:08 PM

The Golden State Warriors, a basketball dynasty that redefined the sport with their long range shooting and small ball lineups, face an offseason of uncertainty after falling short in their bid to win a third consecutive NBA title on Thursday. Read more »

Canada erupts as Raptors capture first ever NBA championship

Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 03:06 PM

Canadians erupted from coast to coast and all the way up to the Arctic on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors captured their first NBA championship in a country that is traditionally known as the home of hockey. Read more »

NBA: Warriors' Klay Thompson has ACL tear

Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 03:03 PM

Warriors guard Klay Thompson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during Golden State's series-ending Finals loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, the team said. Read more »

Kawhi Leonard named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

Rory Carroll, Reuters
Updated as of Jun 14 01:20 PM

Kawhi Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for San Antonio, is one of only 3 players to win Finals MVP with 2 different franchises. Read more »

Raptors clinch NBA title as Steph Curry, Warriors’ reign ends

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 14 01:18 PM

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday (Friday, Manila time) to clinch their first NBA title. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: 2019 NBA Finals, Warriors vs. Raptors — Game 6

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 08:00 AM

Do the Warriors have enough left in the tank to send the series to a deciding Game 7? Or can the Raptors seal the deal on the road? Read more »

NBA: Mea culpa? Raptors fan launches fundraiser to benefit Durant foundation

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 07:48 AM

A Canadian man set a goal of $40,000 for the fundraiser. Through mid-day Thursday in Toronto, it had taken in $27,649 from more than 1,000 donors. Read more »

NBA: Good prognosis for injured Durant but no guarantees

Andrew Both, Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 07:45 AM

Even if Durant makes a speedier-than-normal recovery, he is unlikely to be back much before the start of next season's playoffs. Read more »

NBA Finals: Warriors try to live another day, as Raptors look for closeout

Dave Del Grande, Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Jun 13 09:54 PM

The Raptors hope to celebrate the closing of Oracle Arena with a party when they play the Warriors in Game 6. Game time is at 9 a.m., Friday, Manila time. Read more »

NBA Finals: How good are Raptors’ odds of closing out Warriors in Game 6?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 05:58 PM

Kevin Durant's absence is a factor that could favor the Raptors as they seek to end the title series in Game 6 on Friday, says one sports analyst. Read more »

NBA: Celebrities show support for Warriors, Raptors at Oracle Arena

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 12:30 PM

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are also among the proudest of sports fans. Read more »

NBA: Family tragedy taught Kawhi to enjoy life and hoops

Jim Slater, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 13 10:00 AM

After coping with the trauma of his father's murder as a 16-year-old, Kawhi Leonard has no difficulty putting basketball in its proper perspective. Read more »

Warriors set for emotional NBA Finals showdown with Raptors

Jim Slater, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 13 10:42 AM

Playing for injured star Kevin Durant in a farewell to the arena when they became a dynasty, the Golden State Warriors are set for an emotional NBA Finals showdown Thursday against Toronto. Read more »

NBA: Warriors slight favorite over Raptors in Game 6

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 12 03:00 PM

The Golden State Warriors, even without injured Kevin Durant, were listed as a consensus three-point favorite Tuesday to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Read more »

NBA: Playing for Durant, Warriors face emotional must-win test

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 12 01:25 PM

Inspired by injured teammate Kevin Durant and facing an emotional must-win game, the Golden State Warriors are counting upon resiliency and fighting spirit to stay alive in the NBA Finals. Read more »