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#WeTheNorth finally has reason to cheer in Raptors series victory

The Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers Sunday night, leaving fans elated as their team finally advanced past the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Toronto Raptors finally pull off a playoff series win

Raptors win Game 7 thriller vs Pacers 89-84

9 years ago
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Demar Derozan led all scorers with 30 points as Toronto won their first playoff series since 2001.

The Toronto Raptors made history on Sunday night by winning a Game 7 for the first time in franchise history, leaving their fans elated.

From the opening tip, one thing was certain: the Raptors were back home and the Pacers were going to hear it from Toronto's fans.

Blue Jays ace Marcus Stroman made his way down to the ACC after getting a win for his own team.

The Raptors got off to a strong start, leading the Pacers by 14 going into the fourth quarter.

But the Pacers didn't lay down. Paul George and company brought it to within three, causing stress in the 6ix.

Thankfully, the Raptors were finally able to close out the series.

Speedster Andre De Grasse summed up what every Raps fan was feeling.

Meanwhile, Norm served Indiana a hot plate of shade.

#WeTheNorth prevailed. In more ways than one. 

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