First of all, what a dysfunctional game all-around. For the Toronto Raptors, for the Golden State Warriors, and for the NBA as a whole. The memory of this game will sour the minds of many for years to come, for a multitude of reasons.
Unfortunately, we saw the devastating injury sustained by Kevin Durant in the second quarter that looks to have ruled him out for the foreseeable future. The fact of the matter is, KD’s short involvement in Game 5 was enough to swing the result in the Warriors favor. He’s just that good.