Published 14:25 IST, March 6th 2020

Raptors beat Warriors 121-113 to clinch seventh successive playoffs berth

Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors 121-113 to clinch their seventh successive playoff berth. Norman Powell starred with a career-high 37 points.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Stephen Curry's return to action against Raptors me all helines on Thursday night (Friday IST). However, defending NBA champs Toronto Raptors reached a key milestone after ir win against Warriors. On back of rman Powell's career-high performance, Raptors clinched ir playoff berth after a 121-113 win over Warriors.

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Raptors playoffs: rman Powell career-high show les Raptors against Warriors

While thing will trump ir 2019 NBA Championship win over same opponents, Canian franchise clinched ir seventh consecutive playoff berth on Thursday night (Friday IST). Since ir inception in 1995, Raptors have come up by leaps and bounds in NBA. y will once again enter post-season as one of favourites for Eastern Conference title. 

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Raptors vs Warriors highlights: Raptors playoffs berth secured

Raptors playoffs: rman Powell stars for Toronto

rman Lewis produced one of best performances of his career, scoring 37 points. He also ded three rebounds and a couple of assists. One of contenders for NBA Most Improved Player award, Pascal Siakam h a decent outing as he scored 17 points, five rebounds and five assists. Shooting guard Kyle Lowry dropped 26 points and ded 10 assists. 

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Stephen Curry starred for Warriors with 23 points in 27 minutes of play. 

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Eastern Conference standings: Raptors playoffs berth secured along with Bucks

After winning 2019 title, Raptors were dealt a major blow when star Kawhi Leonard left franchise for Clippers. Despite many experts suggesting a struggle for reigning champs, Toronto maintained ir consistent form and are sitting second behind high-flying Milwaukee Bucks. With a 44-18 (win-loss) record, Raptors can w look to finish regular season on a high te. 

Eastern Conference standings: Raptors play Kings next

Raptors will he to Sacramento next for ir game against Kings on Sunday night (Monday IST). 

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14:25 IST, March 6th 2020