OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball on offense against the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Four of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP
Kawhi Leonard has been the brightest star in the 2019 NBA Finals and he proved it once again in Game 4 to propel the Toronto Raptors past the Golden State Warriors for a 3-1 series lead.
Leonard fired 36 points, 17 coming in the pivotal third period where the Raptors pulled away. The 2014 Finals MVP also collected 12 rebounds and four assists.
The Raptors look to close out the Warriors in Game 5 on Tuesday (Manila time) at home.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the only team in NBA Finals history to come back from a 3-1 deficit after they stunned the Warriors in 2016.
🖐️ @kawhileonard (36 PTS, 5 3PM 12 REB, 4 STL) puts up his 14th 30-point game of the #NBAPlayoffs as the @Raptors take a 3-1 series lead! #WeTheNorth #NBAFinals
Game 5: Monday (6/10), 9pm/et, ABC & Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/8b6kEMu1N4
— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2019