Raptors edge out Portland 121-118 in a thrilling contest. Toronto held their lead in the final seconds, showing home court strength and composure against Blazers, who fought hard and kept the game close until the buzzer.

If the Thunder and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are to make good on their dynastic ambitions, they don’t just need to eclipse the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, the Rockets’ Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, and the Cavaliers ...