The energy in the arena set the tone for Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors had finally reached the biggest stage in basketball and it was clear they weren’t ready to squander this opportunity. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors simply weren’t ready for what was about to hit them.
Maybe it was overconfidence. Maybe it was their nine days off before the series began. Either way, the Dubs were run off the court as soon as the game started. Of course, they battled back to make it interesting, but the Raps dominated this game as a whole.