The Raptors are still in the driver’s seat with a 3-2 series lead, but the pressure is on as the series heads back to Oakland for Game 6.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Warriors edge Raptors with late surge to force Game 6 back in Oakland
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson hit clutch 3-pointers late to help the Warriors beat the Raptors 106-105 and cut Toronto’s series lead to 3-2.
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