National Sports

Wednesday's Games NBA Finals Toronto 123 Golden State 109 (Raptors lead series 2-1) --- AHL Calder Cup Final Charlotte 4 Chicago 1 (Checkers lead series 2-1) --- MLB American League Toronto 11 N.Y.

OAKLAND, Calif.

The Toronto Raptors took some heat on social media for its use of a Bay Area landmark prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in Oakland, Calif.

OAKLAND, Calif. — People he'd pass on the streets of Toronto would tell Danny Green to stay positive and keep shooting, keep shooting, keep shooting. Fans filled his Instagram inbox with similar messages.

Some notes on Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the Toronto Raptors' 123-109 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night: — Teams that win Game 3 after splitting the first two games in the NBA Finals have a 31-7 (.816) series record.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry did all he could to lead the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors. It wasn't enough.

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s teammates know to not to miss the star rookie's at-bats, especially when the game can be altered with one of his potent swings.

The Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 123-109 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in Oakland, Calif., giving Toronto a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact are quite thankful Saphir Taider isn't away with his national team. A brace from Taider powered the Impact to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders Wednesday night at Saputo Stadium.

HFX Wanderers FC beat Valour FC 2-1 in the first leg of a second-round qualifying matchup in the Canadian Championship on Wednesday.