Toronto Raptors players celebrate with the Larry O"Brien Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game six of the 2019 NBA finals at Oracle Arena. Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsThe Toronto Raptors have delivered Canada its first NBA title with a 114-110 victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors that set off a country-wide celebration. With a nation hanging on their every shot, Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years. "I thought they really fought hard, they were tough-minded," Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said of his team. But after making both free throws Thompson went to the Warriors locker room and was later seen walking on crutches.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 14, 2019 05:26 UTC