Warriors take 3-0 lead over Blazers

Raptors 87, Bucks 76 MILWAUKEE – DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks in a defensive slugfest to tie their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at two games apiece.

Kyle Lowry had 14 of his 18 points in the second half for the Raptors, who turned up their intensity before a hostile road crowd after getting embarrassed in a 27-point loss to Milwaukee in Game 3. Toronto’s tested backcourt reverted to its playmaking form, especially the resurgent DeRozan. He was 12 of 22 from the field after missing all eight of his attempts in Game 3.

The Raptors seized home-court advantage back in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 is Monday at the Air Canada Centre.

Tony Snell led Milwaukee with 19 points.

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Saturday night’s playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore.