NBA Finals: Raptors take 2-1 series lead against Warriors

For their first ever NBA finals, the Toronto Raptors are really doing well as they have won two games out of three so far in the 7-game series.

Raptors beat the reigning champions, Golden State Warriors 123-109 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points for Raptors, while Stephen Curry scored 47 points for Warriors.

It was Curry’s play-off career-high but it was not enough for his team, who lost in Oakland.

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Warrior were however without injured Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson.

The Warriors are attempting to win for the third season in a row, while the Raptors are in their first ever final.

Game four of the best-of-seven series is on Saturday in Oakland.

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