2019 NBA playoffs on May 30: Raptors claim victory in Finals Game 1

12:25, May 31, 2019

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  Raptors take NBA Finals opener, beat Warriors 118-109

  Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 32 points and the Toronto Raptors won the first NBA Finals game played outside the US, beating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night.Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, May

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  Raptors start fast, lead 25-21 after 1st

  The Toronto Raptors have started fast in their first NBA Finals game.Toronto Raptors fans react in "Jurassic Park" outside Scotiabank Arena after the Raptors made their first basket in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors in basketball's NBA Finals in Toronto on Thursday, May 30, 2019. (Photo: AP)Marc Gasol made a pair of 3-pointers and the Raptors took a

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  Finals tip off with Bell at center for Warriors

  The first NBA Finals outside the US have tipped off, with Jordan Bell doing the honors for Golden State.Toronto Raptors fans cheer outside Scotiabank Arena, at what's dubbed "Jurassic Park," before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Toronto on Thursday, May 30, 2019. (Photo: AP)DeMarcus Cousins was active and available after