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The Raptors’ Championship Doesn’t Deserve An Asterisk

OAKLAND, Calif. — Even as the Raptors celebrate their first NBA championship in franchise history, there will undoubtedly be naysayers because of the circumstances surrounding the victory. Golden State star Kevin Durant missed the first four games of the series with his right calf injury, and tore his Achilles when he returned for Game 5 […]

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The Warriors Dynasty Has Always Depended On Andre Iguodala

After Andre Iguodala hit a game-sealing 3-pointer to help the Golden State Warriors even up the NBA Finals at one game apiece, he found himself in an unfamiliar place: the center of attention. Before a pivotal Game 3 tips off, we take a moment to look at Iggy’s impact on the Warriors dynasty. Check out […]

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Why The Raptors Need To Strike Early

The NBA Finals kick off Thursday night when the Toronto Raptors host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1. Golden State is dealing with several key injuries, and in the video above, FiveThirtyEight breaks down why the Raptors should try to strike early, before the Warriors can field their full team.

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