The Toronto Raptors successfully defended home court in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Pascal Siakam was on fire for the hosts and Drake continued with his antics on the sideline.
Game 1 is in the books
The Toronto Raptors got an opportunity to play in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history and they can be proud of themselves after defeating the reigning champions in Game 1 at home.
Moment: One Game
Open Gym presented by @Bell pic.twitter.com/kg0WGvxqfM
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 31, 2019
Spicy P on fire!
Pascal Siakam led the Raptors to a 118-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors with a playoff career-high of 32 points along with eight rebounds, five assists and a couple of blocks.
Playoff career-high in the #NBAFinals? Why not, @pskills43.
32 Pts | 8 Reb | 5 Ast | 2 Blk | 82 FG% pic.twitter.com/GHe5bKy1jC
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 31, 2019
Drake vs. Curry
Drake is a well-known Toronto Raptors fan and he had something to say to Stephen.
Just some friendly #NBAFinals banter. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5PzPnov6y9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 31, 2019
The Mailman delivers again
Jimmy Kimmel hosted two-time NBA MVP and 14-time All-Star Karl Malone in the latest episode of his show.
The Mailman delivers again… #AllAloneWithKarlMalone @TheDeliverer_32 pic.twitter.com/YrJVNWzX4L
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 31, 2019
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The NBA is honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and today we remember Wataru Misaka.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Honoring our game’s pioneers. In 1947 Japanese American Wataru Misaka, NCAA champion and U.S Army veteran, became the first player of Asian descent to be drafted into professional basketball, selected by the New York Knicks. #APAHM pic.twitter.com/HmNsFVeWkZ
— NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2019