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Indiana Basketball: OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors advance to NBA Finals

By Alec Lasley

TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 25: The Toronto Raptors bench reacts during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 25, 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 Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 25: The Toronto Raptors bench reacts during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 25, 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 Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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Former Indiana basketball forward OG Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors have advanced to the NBA Finals.

On Saturday night the Toronto Raptors advanced to their first NBA Finals appearance in their history, with hopes to have former Indiana basketball forward OG Anunoby back in action.

After taking down the top overall seed Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-2, the Raptors will take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, looking to bring home their first ever NBA Championship.

One face they hope to see on the floor is OG Anunoby.

Missing the entire postseason so far due to an emergency appendectomy, Anunoby was making progress before the start of the Milwaukee series but failed to get cleared for action.

Averaging 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds a game this season, Anunoby was a crucial member of the Raptors bench during the regular season and would be a huge boost to a bench that struggled with consistency at times this postseason.

In addition to his scoring punch off the bench, his defensive versatility would be a great addition when going up against such a powerful group of wings on the Warriors. Though Kevin Durant is still very much questionable for the Warriors, their offense is hitting their stride at the right time and if Durant does indeed make it back at some point in the Finals, Anunoby’s length could prove pivotal in giving Kawhi Leonard some rest.

With the NBA Finals starting on Thursday, May 30, Anunoby still has some time before the first game to get healthy and hopefully make it out on the court.

Below is the series schedule: 

Game 1: Thur, May 30, Golden State at Toronto | 9 ET (ABC)
Game 2: Sun, June 2, Golden State at Toronto | 8  ET (ABC) 
Game 3: Wed, June 5, Toronto at Golden State | 9 ET (ABC)
Game 4: Fri, June 7, Toronto at Golden State | 9 ET (ABC)
*Game 5: Mon, June 10, Golden State at Toronto | 9 ET (ABC)
*Game 6: Thur, June 13, Toronto at Golden State | 9 ET (ABC)
*Game 7: Sun, June 16, Golden State at Toronto | 8 ET (ABC)  

(* – If Necessary)

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