NBA Playoffs: Raptors win crucial Game 5 against Bucks

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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 105-99 on Thursday evening to take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Despite being down in the game by double-digits in the third quarter, Raptors managed to come back and beat the Bucks behind superstar Kawhi Leonard's 35 points and Fred VanVleet's 21 points.

Leonard also dished out 9 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds in the victory, while VanVleet hit 7/9 from the three point line off the bench to inspire the victory against the Bucks.

Bucks were up 2-0 in the series, but lost three games for the first time all season.

The Game 6 will be played on Saturday evening in Toronto.

All NBA teams announced

The NBA announced the All-NBA teams regarding the 2018/2019 regular season on Thursday evening as well.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets' guard James Harden were selected to the 2018-19 All-NBA First Team unanimously.

The team also features Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

The 2018-19 All-NBA Second Team consists of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Warriors forward Kevin Durant, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard and Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving.

The 2018-19 All-NBA Third Team is made up of Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker.