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Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse gestures during a team practice in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The Raptors are scheduled to play the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors say they’re simply staying in the moment

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors fans react during the last seconds of Game 5 of the NBA Final between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors on a big screen inside the Leon's Centre in Kingston, Ontario, on Monday June 10, 2019. (Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors miss opportunity in Game 5 of NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives pass Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) and Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, raises a Toronto Raptors jersey on the 18th green after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Ancaster, Ontario, Sunday, June 9, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors fever runs hot across Canada during NBA Finals

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry bites his shoe laces during an NBA basketball practice in Toronto, Sunday, June 9, 2019, ahead of Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Not done yet: Warriors, Raptors prepare for Game 5

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson walks off the court after practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 4 of the NBA Finals is Friday, June 7, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Raptors on the brink, beat Warriors 105-92

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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard speaks at a news conference after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ** FILE **

Raptors could be invited to both White House, Canadian Parliament

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to move around Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during the second half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors’ investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) walks on the floor during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry’s heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, foreground, reaches for the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

Raptors hit big shots, beat Warriors for 2-1 NBA Finals lead

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson sits on the bench during practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Raptors take 2-1 series lead with 123-109 win

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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and teammate Fred VanVleet (23) celebrate a point against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Amid NBA Finals and lawsuit, Kawhi Leonard remains unfazed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant watches during basketball practice at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Kevin Durant out for Game 3 of NBA Finals

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Rapper Drake, Left, looks on from his seat as the Toronto Raptors play the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 2 of basketballs NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant taunt Drake: ‘See you in the Bay, Aubrey’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama waves to the crowd during the first half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Obama receives standing ovation, ‘MVP’ chants at NBA Finals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) loses the ball under pressure from Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and teammate Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

For Raptors, a bad 6-minute stretch proved very costly

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

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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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)

Warriors beat Raptors 109-104 to even NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green (14) reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

North of border, Warriors enter new territory: 1-0 deficit

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam smiles during 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)

Things to know about these most-international NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press