The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and now have a 2-1 series lead. A Warriors investor pushed Kyle Lowry and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is still recovering from a stroke in hospital.
Give This One to the Raptors, but the NBA Finals Aren’t Over | New York Times
The Toronto Raptors returned to their winning ways in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson missed the encounter and even though Stephen Curry erupted for 47 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the Warriors didn’t have a chance.
🏀🎞️ #NBAFinals Game 3 Mini-Movie 🎞️🏀
The @Raptors win 123-109 on the road in Oracle to take a 2-1 series lead! pic.twitter.com/vyx99sPdcl
— NBA (@NBA) June 6, 2019
Warriors deny Stevens from attending the remaining games | ESPN
A minor Golden State Warriors investor and courtside fan, Mark Stevens, will be forced to miss remaining games of the NBA Finals after shoving Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry. Lowry jumped for the ball and ended out of bounds in the first rows of the stands when Stevens shoved him in the head. The Warriors condemned such an inappropriate action by Stevens.
After being shoved by a court-side fan, @Klow7 would like to see the NBA issue a lifetime ban. pic.twitter.com/ondjEfvN5L
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 6, 2019
Warriors’ injuries create opening with Finals in balance | NBA.com
The Golden State Warriors played without Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson in Game 3 and suffered a defeat to the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors had to rely on Stephen Curry and even though he had one of the best playoff performances of his career, it wasn’t enough.
Stephen Curry (47 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 6 3PM) is the only player in #NBAFinals history to record a stat line of 45+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, and 5+ 3PM. pic.twitter.com/Z1jMWGSGEN
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) June 6, 2019
Gilbert’s recovery from stroke will ‘take time’ | Associated Press
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is still in hospital after falling ill and suffering a stroke on May 26 and although it was first reported he will be released in a couple of days, the recovery will take time.
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert still in recovery from a recent stroke: https://t.co/1wqr6FFRrD
— NBA InsideHoops.com (@InsideHoops) June 5, 2019
Cuban: ‘Happier’ when Lakers are ‘screwed up’ | ESPN
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t have anything personal against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is still glad to see them having problems.
“The more screwed up they are, the happier I am,” Cuban told ESPN. “But I feel that way about every other franchise not in Dallas. We all go through it. Every franchise goes through cycles, and when your down cycle hits you, it’s never fun.”
Mark Cuban admitted he's 'happy' the Lakers are 'screwed up' https://t.co/H2Ysziea0x
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) June 6, 2019
