Raptors make history, #WeTheNorth stands proud
A long time coming for Toronto fans
Basketball fans across the country came together Sunday in hopes of watching their Toronto Raptors make history by advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.
Game 7! Let's DO THIS <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a>!!! Let's make some history for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheSix?src=hash">#TheSix</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WetheNorth?src=hash">#WetheNorth</a> <a href="https://t.co/yAcMzHNFQL">pic.twitter.com/yAcMzHNFQL</a>
—@kj_ashbyMinister for Sport Carla Qualtrough and Olympian Mo Ahmed were both standing strong with Canada's lone NBA team hoping for a big win.
Let's go <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> - we're all behind you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wethenorth?src=hash">#wethenorth</a>
—@CQualtroIt wasn't in six, hoping we can close it out in the 6ix. Let's go Raptors <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a>
—@Moh_SpeedToronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco was in the building…
Seba in the house supporting the <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RTZ?src=hash">#RTZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/QDa2xaGUPI">pic.twitter.com/QDa2xaGUPI</a>
—@torontofcBut a very famous fan seemed to be missing from the stands for the most important game of the season.
Yo Raptors fans!? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whereisdrake?src=hash">#whereisdrake</a>
—@RealJoshBarrickThe home team seemed steady through the first half, but third-quarter meltdowns had kind of become a thing in the playoffs for the Raptors. Still, with the Superfan dancing and P.K. Subban in the building, fans were feeling confident.
NAV BHATIA DANCING AND PK SUBBAN IS ALL WE NEED <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAPTORSvHEAT?src=hash">#RAPTORSvHEAT</a>
—@Smit8724When it finally seemed time to call Chuck Swirsky to bring out the salami and cheese, Stacy Wright got a late Mother's Day present.
Delon vs Dorell Wright!!! The matchup we've been waiting for!!
—@raymondq_Delon and Dorell Wright on the court together to close out the game. Pretty cool scene.
—@1280SpenceThe Raptors made history by defeating the Miami heat by 27 points and #WeTheNorth could not be happier.
Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a>! On to the Eastern finals. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a>
—@JustinTrudeauIn the words of DJ Khaled... ANOTHER ONE... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RTZ?src=hash">#RTZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/uLJV5NRAYl">pic.twitter.com/uLJV5NRAYl</a>
—@ShemMaking history <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a> 🇨🇦🙌🏼
—@geniebouchardShout to <a href="https://twitter.com/Klow7">@Klow7</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/DeMar_DeRozan">@DeMar_DeRozan</a>, and THE <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a>. 🇨🇦
—@MStrooo6Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors">@Raptors</a>!You've done Canadian basketball proud. Good luck in conference finals. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a> <a href="https://t.co/PfIa8sy7sU">pic.twitter.com/PfIa8sy7sU</a>
—@ubctbirdsOne day, our kids will be talking about tonight's game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoRaptors?src=hash">#GoRaptors</a> <a href="https://t.co/rEmCJ9U49K">pic.twitter.com/rEmCJ9U49K</a>
—@ThatEricAlperThe 6ix God may have missed the historic Game 7, but he made sure to send the North side some love.
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Much to the dismay of many Americans, it looks like the LeBron/Heat playoff throw down will be on hold for another year.
I filed a feature on Wade and LeBron that I've been working on for weeks so this game in no way makes me want TO HURL MY LAPTOP OUT A WINDOW
—@PabloTorre<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a><a href="https://t.co/mHmvaX7Ibv">https://t.co/mHmvaX7Ibv</a>
—@RaptorsDo you think the Raps have what it takes to become Eastern Conference champions? Let us know in our poll.
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