The first NBA finals outside of the United States are living up to the hype for excited fans in Toronto.

As the Toronto Raptors go toe- to -toe with the Golden State Warriors.

But away from the court, and like many businesses with a global footprint, the NBA is monitoring the deepening trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

The NBA’s commissioner Adam Silver admits he is concerned by the developments but believes the sport could play a role in bringing the two countries together.

CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.