The Toronto Raptors made history Thursday night, conquering the Golden State Warriors and winning the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship. $ A0 `* i+ a! T. P+ q- @' y. L7 u. |9 P / v+ z. ^8 k% J: s9 _# K Y7 rThe Raptors surged past Golden State in the final few minutes of the game, ending the neck-and-neck matchup at 114-110." B- j+ h) B5 @3 s: q2 v
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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.: j1 Z. P: B& H7 p j5 b
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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.! C: I7 k* p- I5 G8 E
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