Raptors take game 1 of the NBA final

There were no hints of nerves or awe, no indication that the first NBA Finals game in franchise history was weighing on the minds of the Toronto Raptors.

The hosts forcefully introduced themselves to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, launching a barrage of early three-pointers and cranking up the defensive pressure against Stephen Curry. By night’s end, the Raptors had claimed a dream opener, dictating the action throughout to defeat the defending champions, 118-109.