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Raptors defeat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Barack Obama in Attendance as Raptors Battle Warriors in NBA Finals Game 2

Former President Barack Obama will make a trip to the border as the Raptors look to take a 2–0 lead in the NBA Finals.

Drake's presence at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto was topped on Sunday night as former President Barack Obama attended the Raptors' battle with the Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Obama sat with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as Toronto looked to a take a 2–0 lead in the series.

Obama met another global celebrity before tip-off on Sunday night, shaking hands with Drake pregame. 

The 44th President is a noted basketball fan. He attended Duke's matchup with North Carolina in February and honored Dwyane Wade with a tribute video at a Heat home game in April. 

Toronto defeated Steph Curry and the Warriors118-109 in Game 1 of the Finals on May 30. Golden State enters Sunday's matchup trailing in a playoff series for the first time since May 2016. 

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