Bucks vs. Raptors Game 6 result: Kawhi Leonard leads Toronto Raptors past Milwaukee Bucks and into first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history

The Raptors are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Down by 15 points in the second half, Toronto battled back to secure a dramatic, 100-94 win over the Bucks in Game 6 to win the Eastern Conference finals 4-2.

The @Raptors win the East & advance to their first #NBAFinals Presented by @YouTubeTV in franchise history! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/VcgeImpXnB
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2019

Knocking down six 3-pointers in the first quarter, Milwaukee jumped out to an early double-digit lead. They were up by as many as 15 points early in the second quarter, and looked to have full control of the game. Raptors was ready to rise to the challenge, though, and battled back. They started making some 3s of their own, and cut the deficit down to six points at halftime.

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The second half followed a similar pattern, as the Milwaukee Bucks once again built their lead up to 15 points, but Toronto came roaring back. With 10 minutes to play in the fourth, the Toronto Raptors took their first lead since the opening few minutes on a bucket by Siakam, and led the rest of the way. It wasn't easy, though, as the Milwaukee Bucks kept things within striking distance until the final seconds.

Kawhi Leonard tallies 27 PTS, 17 REB, 7 AST in Game 6 and the @Raptors advance to their first #NBAFinals Presented by @YouTubeTV in franchise history! #WeTheNorth #NBAPlayoffs

GSW/TOR Game 1: Thursday (5/30), 9:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/q6B1Mm48ZN
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2019

Kawhi led the Toronto Raptors with another epic performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, 7 assists and one huge slam over Giannis. As for the Greek Freak, he was once again flustered by the Toronto Raptors defense. He finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, but didn't take over in the way the Milwaukee Bucks needed.