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Twitter reacts to the Raptors’ biggest win

By Dylan Schmittler

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 23, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 23, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Since 1993, Canada has not seen a major sports team win a title. Tonight, the Toronto Raptors took a giant leap towards a title with a 105-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to go up 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

In the NBA Playoffs, great teams show up at home and on the road during big games. Tonight, the Raptors won the biggest game in franchise history 105-99 over the Bucks in Game 5 to go up 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals with a chance at closing out the series at home on Saturday.

Toronto’s best player, Kawhi Leonard, continued his playoff mastery with 35 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists. Fred VanVleet chipped in with 21 points while making seven three-pointers.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 24 points in a losing effort for the Bucks. After leading 2-0, the Bucks have lost a season-high three straight games and are on the brink of elimination as they head back to Toronto.

Many prominent Canadians and sports personalities are pumped about how close the Raptors are to winning a conference title and maybe playing in the NBA Finals.

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For Toronto, tonight’s win could lead Canada to end its 26-year drought without success since the Toronto Blue Jays won the 1993 World Series. With one more win, the Raptors would meet the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, looking to be the first Canadian team to win an NBA title.

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