Raptors beat Bucks, advance to their first NBA Finals

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA (AA) - The Toronto Raptors eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks after a 100-94 score at home in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, advanced to their first NBA Finals.

Despite being down by double digit points in the third quarter (61-76), the Raptors managed to bounce back and defeat the Bucks for earning the first final ticket in their franchise history.

Raptors' superstar Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, pulled down 17 rebounds and dished out 7 assists in the victory.

Pascal Siakam added 18 points and Kyle Lowry chipped in with 17 points in the biggest win of the Raptors' history, while Fred VanVleet scored 14 points off the bench, shooting 4/5 from the three-point line.

For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points, grabbed 11 rebounds but the star player could not save his team from eliminating.

Here is the NBA Finals schedule:

Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors

Game 1: Thur, May 30, Golden State at Toronto | 9 ET

Game 2: Sun, June 2, Golden State at Toronto | 8 ET

Game 3: Wed, June 5, Toronto at Golden State | 9 ET

Game 4: Fri, June 7, Toronto at Golden State | 9 ET

*Game 5: Mon, June 10, Golden State at Toronto | 9 ET

*Game 6: Thur, June 13, Toronto at Golden State | 9 ET

*Game 7: Sun, June 16, Golden State at Toronto | 8 ET

* If Necessary