The Golden State Warriors take for the 2019 NBA Championship on the Toronto Raptors.
The Warriors will be looking to win their third straight title and their fourth in the last five years, although the Raptors will be looking to win their first name. The Warriors got past the Clippers, Rockets and Trail Blazers to win the Western Conference, while the Raptors defeated the Magic, 76ers, and Bucks to win the Eastern Conference. Golden State is all about a 3-1 favorite to win the best-of-seven show, but the Raptors will have the home-court advantage.
The Warriors will be without Kevin Durant for the first game of this show, however, Golden State still has a potent lineup featuring Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Golden State may get Durant back at a certain stage in the show and they may also get DeMarcus Cousins back from injury.
The Raptors are led by Kawhi Leonard that has been spectacular in the playoffs, averaging 31.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Toronto has also gotten a strong play of late from backup guard Fred VanVleet that has scored in double-figures in 3 consecutive games.
Golden State might be without Durant, however so long as they’ve Curry in the lineup they are tough to beat. Curry is averaging 35.8 points in the previous five Golden State wins. The Raptors defeated the Warriors at both regular-season meetings, winning 131-128 at home in late November and 113-93 at Golden State at mid-December.
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