Live: NBA Finals Game 1

With Game 1 of the NBA Finals about to tip, there really is no more time to be eased into things. This is the challenge that faces DeMarcus Cousins, about to make his return with the stakes as high as they could possibly be.

NBA Finals 2019: Toronto Raptors may be fan favorites, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry outshines them all

NBA Finals 2019: Toronto Raptors may be fan favorites, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry outshines them all

Basketball fans in Canada are about to witness history — again — as Toronto's team makes its first appearance at the NBA Finals.

And why, even if you don’t, you’ll end up lying and saying you did.

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins may get to experience the NBA Finals starting Thursday against the Toronto Raptors . Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Cousins will be active for Game 1...

In honor of the 2019 NBA Finals tipping off, we have a treat for you: a discussion about everything else. Straying from watch-the-games talk is liable to rub some grumps the wrong way, and that's OK...

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri rocked the boat with some of his off-season moves because the status quo wasn’t good enough – he wanted more. On the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Ujiri shouldn’t need vindication for taking a big swing and doing right…

"Dinosaurs and man, two species separated by 65 million years of evolution, have just been suddenly thrown back into the mix together. How can we possibly have the slightest idea what to expect?" — Dr...

Joel Embiid was asked about the criticism before Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Raptors, and Embiid said Charles Barkley didn't know what he's talking about.

The NBA world has begun speculating that LeBron James might not play out the rest of his four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers had a disappointing season this year, and with their front office in disarray, it looks as though the team will not…

It's a good week when the conference final stage of both the NBA and NHL playoffs takes a backseat to other events around the sports world...

It has become all too easy to poke fun at the Los Angeles Lakers . From former President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson's sudden, tweet-filled departure to ...

Kawhi Leonard made history Sunday night with his dramatic buzzer-beater to propel the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 92-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers , and he understood the magnitude of the moment...

Kawhi Leonard hit a series-winning shot that bounced on the rim four times before falling in to knock off the Philadelphia 76ers and advance the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals. Rick Madonik of The Toronto Star captured an incredible photo of…

The Toronto Raptors advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a thrilling Game 7 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but things only get more difficult from here...

Kawhi Leonard hit a shot from the corner over Joel Embiid at the buzzer that bounced off the rim four times before falling to give the Toronto Raptors a 92-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series

In a series of tweets, LeBron James argued that math shouldn't be a consideration in playoff basketball, where any good shot matters. James' tweets came after the Portland Trail Blazers' C.J. McCollum scored 33 points, including a big midrange jumper in the f…

The Portland Trail Blazers are riding high after their Game 7 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, but Las Vegas thinks that run is going to come to a swift end in the Western Conference Finals...

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Blazers guard C.J. McCollum had a huge game, scoring 33 points and 9 rebounds to help the Blazers come back from an early 17-point deficit. McC…

Six teams come into Sunday with NBA Finals aspirations. Once the conference finals matchups are set, four franchises will be left with the chance to qualify for the league's championship series...

James Harden and the Houston Rockets were eliminated in the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors yet again and are left searching for answers as to how they'll get over the hump to beat the Warriors and contend for a title

Dell and Sonya Curry have a unique plan in place should their sons, Stephen and Seth, face each other in the Western Conference Finals...

According to a report, Stephen Curry made practice reservations on the Houston Rockets court the night before Game 6, but Chris Paul got wind of it and prevented Curry from practicing. After Curry scored 33 points to help the Warriors eliminate the Rockets on…

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RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @KingsNationCP: The best team to not make the NBA Finals https://t.co/mjRb6J6oZL

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @SA6HIL: @WarriorsMuse Stephen curry is the ONLY nba player in NBA HISTORY to lead a team to choke a 3-1 LEAD in the NBA FINALS. Greate…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DubMnE: Meanwhile Lebron is the ONLY top 75 player in NBA History to have 6 finals losses while having multiple All Stars and futur HOF…

RT @alabster: Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals https://t.co/rTQHaPbQuy

RT @HeatNationCom: “If Heat get Dame they have the best big 3 in the NBA and would arguably be the favorites to win the finals.” - @TimBon…

RT @Ballislife: Can you imagine how social media would react if a player skipped practice during the NBA Finals to do something like this t…

RT @WarriorsMuse: In the last 10 seasons, only ONE player has hit a game-tying/go-ahead shot in the last 10 seconds of an NBA Finals game.…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

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RT @DieHardCBfans: #Bulls Michael Jordan in 32 months: - 3x #NBA Champ - 3x Finals MVP - 2x League MVP - 3x Scoring Champ - 3x All-Defense…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @Stats_N_Facts: @Curry4daW Steph was the best player in a Finals series 1x in 6 tries. James was the best player in the Finals 8x in 10…

RT @ClutchPoints: "We're leading the entire way. We're like, 'We get 3-1, we might go back to Golden State and win this.' Charlotte, North…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @ClutchPoints: "We're leading the entire way. We're like, 'We get 3-1, we might go back to Golden State and win this.' Charlotte, North…

RT @HiNoteee: @LakerFan1234000 Clutch free-throws in the Finals during the one and only 3-1 comeback in NBA History, followed up by a ridic…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @HeatNationCom: “If Heat get Dame they have the best big 3 in the NBA and would arguably be the favorites to win the finals.” - @TimBon…

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RT @DrMoneyTrees: It’s down to the final seconds in the last game of the NBA Finals for your team. If you had to choose between a clutch…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @NBAMemes: A 23 yr old Kyrie did this to the NBA's only unanimous MVP in the NBA Finals! https://t.co/WIgFHGQOOC

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…

RT @ClutchPoints: "We're leading the entire way. We're like, 'We get 3-1, we might go back to Golden State and win this.' Charlotte, North…

RT @BradeauxNBA: “Shaq would move (Hakeem) out of the way with one arm” That’s not how history played out when Hakeem swept Shaq in the NB…