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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' 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

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry smiles during practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is Thursday in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors’ new NBA Finals road goes to Canada to face Raptors

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors hoist the NBA basketball Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 in Game 6 of the conference finals Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

‘The job’s not done’: Raptors reset, as NBA Finals loom

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson hugs forward Jonas Jerebko at the end of 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/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Matchups for the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

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

Drake reacts to a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

NBA Finals are set: reigning Warriors vs. newcomer Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard shoots past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff finals Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Raptors won 105-99 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Column: Raptors one-and-done gamble on verge of paying off

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard shoots in front of Milwaukee Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff finals Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Raptors won 105-99 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Stakes are high as Bucks, Raptors meet in Game 6

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka battles for the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Bucks need better bench play to regain control against Raptors

By Keith Jenkins - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka battles for the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Lowry has 25, Raptors rout Bucks 120-102 to even East finals

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) scores past Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) during the second overtime period of Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals in Toronto on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kawhi Leonard scores 36, Raptors beat Bucks 118-112 in 2 OTs

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka reacts during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff finals against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday, May 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 125-103 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks lead East finals 2-0, and now series shifts to Toronto

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) throws a pass as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bucks top Raptors 125-103 for 2-0 East finals lead

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff finals against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks seeking 2-0 lead over Raptors in East finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference final in Milwaukee on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) defends as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket during second half NBA Eastern Conference basketball semifinal action in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard, Raptors to face Bucks, Antetokounmpo in East final

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates his last-second basket with teammates at the end of the second half of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard hits bouncer at buzzer, Raptors beat 76ers in Game 7

By BY IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Jonah Bolden (43) look for the ball during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kawhi Leonard scores 21, Raptors rout 76ers 125-89 to win Game 5

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard, right, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, defends during the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Kawhi Leonard scores 39, Raptors beat 76ers 101-96 to tie series

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press