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Raptors Beat Bucks in 2OT, Warriors Go for Sweep and More

May 19, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) encourages forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the second overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors beat the Bucks 118-112 in the second overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Kawhi Leonard and a raucous home crowd in Toronto willed the Raptors to a crucial Game 3 victory Sunday night in the Eastern Conference Finals. That trimmed the Bucks’ series lead to 2-1. The series continues with Game 4 on Tuesday in Toronto, where the Raptors can even things up, or the Bucks can take a commanding 3-1 lead. Meanwhile, in the other conference finals, the still-Kevin-Durant-less Warriors can finish off a sweep of the Trail Blazers tonight with another road victory. So Portland hopes to at least bring the series back to Oakland for a Game 5. And the Pelicans continue to have a good offseason, nabbing hot GM prospect Trajan Langdon to run their squad under David Griffin’s watch.

It took a masterpiece from Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo fouling out and two overtimes, but the Raptors finally have their first Eastern Conference Finals victory.

But in the Western Conference, Portland missed chances in the past two games. Now the Blazers must fend off a sweep just to keep things going.

The Pelicans were after David Griffin and Trajan Langdon to run their personnel department when Dell Demps was fired. Turns out, they got both — and the No. 1 pick, too.

Minnesota has found a new coach, with Ryan Saunders set up to be the next man in charge of getting playoff appearances from Karl-Anthony Towns and company.

Speaking of coaches, Mike D’Antoni has suffered some heartbreaking playoff defeats the past couple of years … but he’s back for more.

TOP STORIES

• Leonard scores 36, Raptors beat Bucks 118-112 in 2 OTs | Associated Press

• Warriors take 3-0 lead into game 4 against the Trail Blazers | Associated Press

• Pelicans hire Trajan Langdon as new general manager | NOLA.com

• Sources: Wolves finalizing deal with Saunders | ESPN.com

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