The Finals - Spurs fend off Raptors, 103-112. (2-0)

Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan went at each other.

It was the steal by Kawhi Leonard (19 points, 6 steals) on DeMar DeRozan (14 points, 7/18 shooting) that decided the outcome of this chippy, close game two showdown. The Raptors were clearly playing better, having found their perimeter shot, shooting 55% from long range and making a bunch to tie the game late at 101-101.

An early block on DeRozan by Bismack Biyombo (9 points, 10 rebounds, 6 blocks) led to an easy 3PTer for Pau Gasol (27 points, 8 rebounds), then it happened again, Gasol getting hot early again like in Game 1. Jakob Poetl and Serge Ibaka again were fierce down low, Poetl finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds, Ibaka with 9 points and 9 rebounds. Kyle Lowry was the spark of the almost-upset with 26 points and 11 assists, making four 3PTers to keep Toronto within striking distance.

The Spurs had another strong opening quarter, leading 30-18, but only 51-43 at halftime due to an 11-3 run led by DeRozan. The Claw had another highlight dunk over the smaller Lowry in the second quarter, but the Spurs struggled otherwise, letting Toronto get close. The Raptors nearly took the lead to begin the 3rd Quarter as Norman Powell made a 3PT shot. But it was Iman Shumpert's excellent play and effort on both ends that powered the Spurs home to a 2-0 series edge. On a nice cut play, Shumpert freed himself up for a 3PTer in the corner courtesy of a slick pass by Mills. Leonard would steal the ball from DeRozan and launch the ball up to Biyombo for a devastating alley oop slam.

The Raptors return home, nearly getting the 1-1 split.

The lead would grow back to 12 points here, 10 points there, but the Raptors late surge would nearly spoil the home stand by the Spurs, were if not for a big slam by Kawhi and then a strong layup by Shumpert, followed by Rudy Gay (12 points) crossing up the big man Poetl for the easy jumper. DeRozan would try to answer, but was swatted down hard by Biyombo at the basket. Gasol would hit a 3PTer, but Lowry also would, bringing about the tie.

After having the ball stolen from him, DeRozan fouled Leonard, forcing free throws. After a jam by CJ Miles to cut the lead back to four points, Kawhi Leonard would catch a hurried pass up court and bury the 3PT dagger.