Jun 10, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter in game five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. The Golden State Warriors won 106-105. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors are still alive in the NBA Finals after holding off the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in Game 5 Monday night at Scotiabank Arena.

The Warriors found themselves trailing by six (103-97) with under three minutes left, but got two three-pointers from Klay Thompson (26 points) and another triple from Steph Curry (31 points) to take a 106-103 lead.

The Raptors had a chance to win on the final possession, but Kyle Lowry missed a three-pointer with good close-out defense from Draymond Green.

But the main story of the game was the return, and quick exit, for Golden State star Kevin Durant. After missing over a month with a leg injury, Durant returned to action with the Warriors’ season on the line, and left in the second quarter with a leg injury that didn’t look good. He did score 11 points in 12 minutes, so he still had an impact for the Warriors in the win. But he left the arena on crutches and in a walking boot, and his status for the rest of the series is very much in doubt. And there’s concern it’s an Achilles injury, which could be a problem beyond this season. Head coach Steve Kerr called the injury “devastating” in his postgame press conference.

So, it’s unlikely the Warriors have Durant for Game 6 and a possible Game 7, but they at least stayed alive with this hard-fought Game 5 win in Toronto. And now they go back to Oakland for Game 6, in what is sure to be a raucous environment at Oracle Arena.

The Warriors open as 3.5-point favorites in Game 6.

UPDATE: A very emotional Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers confirmed it’s an Achilles injury for Kevin Durant.

Brutal news for Durant, the Warriors, and the NBA.

UPDATE: ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that the Warriors believe Kevin Durant’s MRI will confirm a torn right Achilles tendon.

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