Raptors Defeat Shorthanded Warriors in NBA Finals Game 3 The Warriors trail in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2016, when they lost to the <br />Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3. The Toronto Raptors defeated Golden State <br />123-109 to take a 2-1 series lead. Each of the Raptors starting five reached double figures in scoring, led by Kawhi Leonard’s 30 points, <br />seven rebounds and six assists. Leonard became the 7th player in <br />NBA history to score 30 points at <br />least 13 times in the same playoffs, joining Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, <br />Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant <br />and LeBron James. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 47 points, <br />eight rebounds and seven assists. Golden State was missing stars Klay Thompson <br />and Kevin Durant, who were both out injured. Nick Nurse, Raptors coach, via statement
