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Toronto Raptors Defeat Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the NBA Finals

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Raptors seize a 2-1 lead after defeating Golden State’s injury-ravaged lineup, and now need just two wins to secure their first title.

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The Toronto Raptors overcame an injury-ravaged Golden State Warriors team Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Kevon Looney were all kept on the sidelines for injuries as the Warriors slumped to a 123-109 defeat. Kawhi Leonard led Toronto with 30 points, and Danny Green was singled out for praise for shooting six of 10 from three-point range, to finish with 18 points. “I think Danny’s buckets boosted our whole team’s confidence,” said Raptors Coach Nick Nurse. Game 4 of the best-of-seven series will take place Friday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland, with the Raptors just two wins away from their first title.

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