• Former US president Barack Obama garnered a lot of interest in Toronto. AP Photo
    Former US president Barack Obama garnered a lot of interest in Toronto. AP Photo
  • Drake cannot hide his emotions as the game slips away from the Raptors. Reuters
    Drake cannot hide his emotions as the game slips away from the Raptors. Reuters
  • It was a tough night for Toronto Raptors fans. AP Photo
    It was a tough night for Toronto Raptors fans. AP Photo
  • Golden State Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins (0) drives against Toronto Raptors' Marc Gasol (33), Danny Green (14) and Kawhi Leonard, left. AP Photo
    Golden State Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins (0) drives against Toronto Raptors' Marc Gasol (33), Danny Green (14) and Kawhi Leonard, left. AP Photo
  • Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Currry, centre, goes out of bounds as rapper Drake, left, moves out of the way. EPA
    Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Currry, centre, goes out of bounds as rapper Drake, left, moves out of the way. EPA
  • Drake, left, with fellow musician Shawn Mendes. Reuters
    Drake, left, with fellow musician Shawn Mendes. Reuters
  • Former US president Barack Obama enjoyed his night at the basketball. Reuters
    Former US president Barack Obama enjoyed his night at the basketball. Reuters
  • Former US president Barack Obama high fives fans before the game. Reuters
    Former US president Barack Obama high fives fans before the game. Reuters
  • Former US president Barack Obama talks with ESPN sports commentator Michael Wilson. EPA
    Former US president Barack Obama talks with ESPN sports commentator Michael Wilson. EPA
  • Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard gets a shot blocked by Golden State Warriors centre Andrew Bogut. EPA
    Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard gets a shot blocked by Golden State Warriors centre Andrew Bogut. EPA

Drake and 'MVP' Barack Obama watch on as Toronto Raptors stumble: NBA Finals Game 2 - in pictures

It was a celebrity heavy night in Toronto on Sunday for Game 2 of the play-offs

Graham Caygill

June 03, 2019

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It was back to earth with a bump for the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night as they lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors 109-104.

The Raptors, playing in their first finals, had won Game 1 on Thursday but they were beaten by the defending champions to square the series, with the next two games back in California on Wednesday and Friday.

Rapper Drake was a subdued figure courtside as the Raptors failed to build on a 12-point lead at one stage in the second period.

The NBA had reportedly discussed with the Raptors the behaviour of Drake after the franchise's global brand ambassador after the Milwaukee Bucks had been irked by his presence during the Eastern Conference Finals.

Drake was not the only celebrity at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

Singer Shawn Mendes was also present, while former US president Barack Obama was a surprise spectator.

Obama's presence proved a hit with the crowd, with fans at one stage singing "MVP" at him when he appeared on the big screen.

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