Raptors edge out Nets in NBA

The Toronto Raptors edged out the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 in the NBA, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Nets erased a 26-point difference after a dash in the final quarter but the Raptors finally found a way out Wednesday, reports Xinhua.

Kyle Lowry had a career play-off high 36 points for the Raptors while DeMar DeRozan had 23. Jonas Valanciunas and Greivis Vasquez added 16 and 15 points respectively.

Joe Johnson scored 30 points and Mirza Teletovic had 17 for the Nets.