NBA: Raptors thwart Curry's 47 points to win Game 3

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA (AA) - The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-109 on Wednesday night at Oracle Arena to take 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals.

Despite superstar Stephen Curry's 47-point performance -- which is his highest ever in a playoff game -- the Raptors managed to withstand the unmanned Warriors to take the series lead and the home court advantage.

All Raptors' starters scored at least 15 points, led by superstar Kawhi Leonard's 30 points, to beat the Warriors.

For the Warriors -- who are playing without Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson due to injuries -- Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala were the only players other than Stephen Curry to score in double digit points.

The Game 4 of the series will be played again at Oracle Arena on Friday.