Raptors Hold Serve Winning Game One

Steve Bell

am800-sports-basketball-raptors-nba-pascal-1.9293687 TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors attempts a lay up against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during Game One of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 30, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors against the Golden State Warriors during Game One of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 30, 2019 in Toronto. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images))

Pascal Siakam tosses in 32 points to help push the Toronto Raptors past Golden State in the NBA Finals opening game

The Toronto Raptors are drawing first blood in the NBA Finals.

Pascal Siakam led the charge with 32 points as the Raptors took Game One 118-109 over the Golden State Warriors in Toronto.

Kawhi Leonard added 23 points for the Raptors, who lead the series 1-0.

Marc Gasol poured in 20 points as Toronto chases the first championship in team history. Steph Curry paced Golden State with 34 points and Klay Thompson added 21.

Draymond Green posted a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

DeMarcus Cousins returned from a thigh injury but played just eight minutes for the Warriors. Reigning Finals MVP Kevin Durant did not play with a strained calf.

Game two goes Sunday, again in Toronto.