The Toronto Raptors are in the NBA finals.

That’s a phrase Canadian hoops fans have been waiting to hear for awhile.

Since debuting in 1995, there have been years of futility, followed by years when they seemed so close, only to run into the hurdle that is LeBron James.

But now, they’re four wins away from their first NBA title.

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