Much has been made over the years about the
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Drake reacts during Game One of the 2019 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on May 30,2019 in Toronto, Canada.
After heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua lost his title belts in a shocking upset to Andy Ruiz Saturday night, a tired narrative reared its ugly head: it was the Drake curse. The rap star took a photograph with Joshua back in March, which led to jokes about how he’s doomed everyone from Alabama football to the Maple Leafs to Serena Williams with his support.
Here’s the thing, though. The Toronto Raptors, his team de jour during these NBA Playoffs, are undefeated when he is in attendance. After missing the first two home games during the first round against the Magic due to a concert tour, he has appeared at seven home games at Scotiabank Arena (all wins).
Let’s take a look at his postseason timeline in 2019.
After Toronto dispatched the 7th-seeded Magic in five games, Drake quipped to media on his way out of the building: “You want me to talk about the curse or you guys good?”
Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam combined for 51 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in the double-digit triumph to advance to the conference semifinals.
Per ESPN, Several celebrities were in attendance for the opening win over Philadelphia, including Drake, Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman, Canadian-born Duke basketball star R. J. Barrett, singer Shawn Mendes and actress Elisabeth Moss and new Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.
Leonard dominated with a 45-point, 11-rebound double-double.
