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Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse direct his players during basketball practice at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Warriors even NBA Finals with 109-104 win

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In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, walks away from referee Ken Mauer during the first half of Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif. Durant is yet to progress to on-court work in his recovery from a strained right calf and won't be ready to return for Golden State in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on May 30. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File) **FILE**

The Latest: Raptors beat Warriors, win Game 1 118-109

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Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse watches practice for the NBA Finals in Toronto on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Raptors and Golden State Warriors is Thursday in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

From the NBA Finals: Kerr, Nurse break down title series

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Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard (2) and Kyle Lowry (7) react during the second half of Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. The Raptors won 100-94 to advance to the NBA Finals. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard scores 27, Raptors advance to first NBA Finals

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry holds his son Canon as he walks off the court after Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Warriors welcome another long break before NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) fails to stop Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard's (2) last-second basket during the second half of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bucks, Raptors to begin deciding Eastern Conference title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) high-fives Stephen Curry (30) after Curry made a 3-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 120-114. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) **FILE**

Playoff time: 10 things to know for the NBA postseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant dribbles in the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Kevin Durant, Warriors beats Cavaliers in Game 3 of NBA finals

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Cavaliers, Celtics, Warriors, Rockets not likely to disappoint in conference finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2018, file photo, Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) shoots in front of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Houston. The buildup to this Golden State-Houston matchup in the Western Conference finals started in February, when Draymond Green had some pointed comments. Or in October, when the Rockets beat the Warriors on ring night. Or in June, when Chris Paul got traded. Whatever the case, the series that everyone in the NBA apparently wanted to see is about to happen. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File) **FILE**

Warriors-Rockets is the series everyone wanted

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors players, coaches and owners hold up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017. The Warriors won 129-120 to win the NBA championship. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors join Bulls, Lakers, Celtics on list of NBA’s greats

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches as players warm up before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Latest: Warriors beat Cavs 129-120 to win NBA title

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, early Thursday, June 8, 2017. Golden State won 118-113. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The Latest: Cavs avoid elimination, beat Warriors 137-116

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with teammates after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Warriors set to make their claim as NBA’s best ever

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots during warmups for Game 3 between the Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors in basketball's NBA Finals, in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

The Latest: Durant, Warriors rally to beat Cavs 118-113

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

NBA Finals ratings highest since Jordan’s last title in 1998

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue gestures during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Latest: Warriors beat Cavs 132-113, take 2-0 Finals lead

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James holds a ball during an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Cavaliers face the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Latest: Warriors roll to 113-91 win vs. Cavs in Game 1

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FILE - In this June 2, 1987, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Earvin &quot;Magic&quot; Johnson scrambles for the ball on the floor of The Forum during the NBA finals, in, Inglewood, Calif. Johnson is surrounded by unidentified Boston Celtics players. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is at left. It’s the rivalry against which all others are measured, the one essentially responsible for the modern NBA evolving from a fringe sport that put its championship series on tape delay to a global sensation built around the most recognizable athletes in American sports. (AP Photo/Mark Avery, File)

How Lakers-Celtics paved the way for the Cavs-Warriors

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers, from left, Kevin Love, LeBron James, Kyle Korver and Iman Shumpert celebrate a basket during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Underdog Cavs insist they have plenty of bite for Finals

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press