Raptors fans confident they can win NBA Finals

Jane Stevenson
Published May 26, 2019  •  2 minute read
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Nirmala Harriversad, at Yonge and Dundas Streets in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019.
Nirmala Harriversad, at Yonge and Dundas Streets in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk /Toronto Sun

The day after the Raptors clinched their first-ever spot in the NBA Finals, fans remain confident the team can go all the way.

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“Oh yeah, definitely,” said Eddie Radionov of Toronto Sunday afternoon at Yonge/Dundas Square, the scene of some of the biggest Raptors celebrations on Saturday night.

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“They’re the only Canadian team in the NBA so yeah, (you’ve) got to go with Team Canada. I really feel like we’re going to win. The team’s killing it, to be honest. They’re passing. They’re shooting. They’ve been doing well.”

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The Raps will begin their quest for basketball’s top prize on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena against the defending champions the Golden State Warriors.

Game 2 is also at home on Sunday.

Whitby, Ont., resident Nirmala Harriversad, wearing a Raptors T-shirt on Sunday at Eaton Centre, said there shouldn’t be any doubters about Toronto’s ability to win the championship.

“Of course, we (can) do (it),” she said.

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  1. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) guarded during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) guarded during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  2. Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) at the free throw line during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) at the free throw line during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  3. Toronto Raptors Fred VanVleet PG (23) is excited as he spies the Eastern Conference champions trophy with Wayne Embry (R) in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Fred VanVleet PG (23) is excited as he spies the Eastern Conference champions trophy with Wayne Embry (R) in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  4. Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) goes celebrate with teammate Fred VanVleet PG (23) after the game in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) goes celebrate with teammate Fred VanVleet PG (23) after the game in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  5. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) hugs Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) after the game in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) hugs Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) after the game in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  6. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) shakes hands with Milwaukee Bucks Ersan Ilyasova PF (77) after the game in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) shakes hands with Milwaukee Bucks Ersan Ilyasova PF (77) after the game in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  7. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard shakes hands with teammate Kyle Lowry in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard shakes hands with teammate Kyle Lowry in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  8. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  9. Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam PF (43) hugs teammate Norman Powell after winning the Eastern Conference championship in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam PF (43) hugs teammate Norman Powell after winning the Eastern Conference championship in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  10. Kawhi Leonard holds the Cup as the Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Kawhi Leonard holds the Cup as the Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  11. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) raises his arms in victory in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) raises his arms in victory in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  12. Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam PF (43) goes to the rack against Milwaukee Bucks Ersan Ilyasova PF (77) during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam PF (43) goes to the rack against Milwaukee Bucks Ersan Ilyasova PF (77) during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  13. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) scores one of the final free throws of the game during fourth quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) scores one of the final free throws of the game during fourth quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  14. Fans in the crowd during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Fans in the crowd during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  15. Toronto Raptors Serge Ibaka C (9) get the crowd going during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Serge Ibaka C (9) get the crowd going during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  16. Toronto Raptors Superfan fan Nav Bhatia tries to distract Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) from shooting free throws during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Superfan fan Nav Bhatia tries to distract Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) from shooting free throws during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  17. Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  18. Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) through the air during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) through the air during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  19. Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) through the air during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) through the air during third quarter in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  20. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  21. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  22. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  23. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  24. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  25. Milwaukee Bucks Brook Lopez C (11) jams a ball past Toronto Raptors Marc Gasol C (33) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Milwaukee Bucks Brook Lopez C (11) jams a ball past Toronto Raptors Marc Gasol C (33) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  26. Raptors fans on a free throw during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Raptors fans on a free throw during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  27. Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) looks in on Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) looks in on Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  28. |Terrrel Owens acknowledges the crowd with Nav Bhatia
    |Terrrel Owens acknowledges the crowd with Nav Bhatia "Superfan" during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  29. Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse calling the plays during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse calling the plays during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  30. The Raptor dressed like Saturday Night Fever during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Raptor dressed like Saturday Night Fever during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  31. Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  32. Shaq in the crowd with the TNT staff during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Shaq in the crowd with the TNT staff during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  33. Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  34. Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  35. Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  36. Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  37. Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Game 6 first half action between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  38. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) blows past Milwaukee Bucks Ersan Ilyasova PF (77) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) blows past Milwaukee Bucks Ersan Ilyasova PF (77) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  39. Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse in from of Drake during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse in from of Drake during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  40. Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) goes out of bounds during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) goes out of bounds during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  41. Toronto Raptors Danny Green SG (14). And teammate Fred VanVleet PG (23) try to wrestle the ball from Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Danny Green SG (14). And teammate Fred VanVleet PG (23) try to wrestle the ball from Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  42. Toronto Raptors Serge Ibaka C (9) steals a rebound with teammate Marc Gasol C (33) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Serge Ibaka C (9) steals a rebound with teammate Marc Gasol C (33) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  43. Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam PF (43) guards against Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam PF (43) guards against Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo PF (34) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  44. Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) pumped after scoring with teammate Pascal Siakam PF (43) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Norman Powell SF (24) pumped after scoring with teammate Pascal Siakam PF (43) during the first half in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
  45. The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    The Toronto Raptors clinch Game 6 winning the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto, Ont. on Sunday May 26, 2019. Stan Behal/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Stan Behal /Stan Behal/Toronto Sun
  46. Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) raises the Eastern Conference champions trophy in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network
    Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard SF (2) raises the Eastern Conference champions trophy in Toronto, Ont. on Saturday May 25, 2019. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia NetworkPhoto by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun

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“If we can make it through to the NBA (finals) which we haven’t done before, anything is possible. I’ve seen them evolve. And looking at them play (Saturday) night and the last couple of games that they’ve won, they’ve tweaked their strategy to suit what they’re playing against. So when it comes to the Warriors, I’m sure that they have a strategy and a game plan.”

And, it turns out, you don’t even have to be from Toronto to have the Raptors’ backs right now.

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New Canadian resident Tom McCormack of England said the team has come into its own this season and can seal the deal against the Warriors.

“I think it’s to do with (star player) Kawhi (Leonard),” said McCormack, who moved here nine months ago.

“Kawhi’s a real superstar and I hope he stays. I think it’s to do with (veteran Kyle) Lowry. Lowry’s kind of come into his own as a leader within the group.”

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