NBA Finals: Raptors pound Warriors to take lead in Game 3

The Toronto Raptors defeated a short-handed Golden State Warriors squad 123-109 in Oakland on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. The Raptors won behind a balanced attack that saw five players score in double digits and timely defensive stops, including five blocks by forwarding Serge Ibaka.

The Raptors overcame a 47-point performance by Warriors points guard Stephen Curry - a playoff career-high - but it was not enough for the two-time defending champions. Warriors were forced to play without starting shooting guard Klay Thompson, who injured his hamstring in Game Two and two-times Finals MVP Kevin Durant, who has been sidelined with a right calf strain since May 8.

The Warriors were also without backup big man Devon Looney, who suffered a fracture in Game Two and has been ruled out for the remainder of the series. Game Four is on Friday in Oakland.