End of an NBA era looms as Warriors on brink of defeat

TORONTO, Canada: Injured and weary, the Golden State Warriors are one loss from the end of their five-year NBA dynasty run at the hands of the upstart Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors own a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals entering Monday’s game five (Tuesday in Manila) at Toronto and could become the first team from outside the United States to capture the championship.