Raptors fever: NBA finals now being shown for free at FirstOntario Centre

Toronto Raptors fans in Hamilton now have a dedicated place to cheer — FirstOntario Centre will host free viewing parties of games two and three of the NBA finals.

The stadium will open its doors for game two on Sunday at 7:30 p.m., before the game starts at 8 p.m.

Game three's viewing party will happen following the Hamilton Honey Badgers' Canadian Elite Basketball League game on June 5 at 7 p.m.

Game Wrap: Surging Siakam, Raps down Warriors to open NBA Finals

6 years ago

Duration 2:08

Pascal Siakam set a postseason career best with a game-high 32 points in Toronto's 118-109 win over Golden State to begin the 2019 NBA Finals.

"To help celebrate this exciting time in Canadian Basketball, the Honey Badgers will also be making this game free for the public to attend," Core Entertainment said in a statement.

"Basketball fans are encouraged to come down to FirstOntario Centre for an evening filled with exciting basketball action."

Core says plans for public viewings of games four through seven will be released at a later date.

Many cities around Ontario, including Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington and Kingston, also held viewing parties for game one — but Hamilton wasn't among them.

The Raptors won the team's first ever NBA finals game Thursday night, taking down the powerhouse Golden State Warriors 118-109.