The Toronto Raptors made history Thursday night, conquering the Golden State Warriors and winning the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship. # V& t' `7 B. [, i4 T* `7 D& |+ D" B9 ?9 H
The Raptors surged past Golden State in the final few minutes of the game, ending the neck-and-neck matchup at 114-110.: S: {: E8 w" s9 d: I
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The historic victory marks the first time that a team outside the U.S. takes home the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. It’s also the first title for a Canadian team in North American professional sports since the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series in 1993.* U* e" @5 p& U- d
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Thousands of fans gathered at Jurassic Park viewing parties across the country celebrated the historic win. In Toronto, Raptors fans danced and sang in the streets.0 S$ k3 C5 I/ B+ z; Q" s Q
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