• Toronto Raptors fans cheer outside Scotiabank Arena, at what's dubbed "Jurassic Park," before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Toronto. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors fans cheer outside Scotiabank Arena, at what's dubbed "Jurassic Park," before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Toronto. AP Photo
  • It was a tense evening for Raptors fans before their side prevailed. AP Photo
    It was a tense evening for Raptors fans before their side prevailed. AP Photo
  • A fan holds a sign ahead of the start of the NBA Finals. Reuters
    A fan holds a sign ahead of the start of the NBA Finals. Reuters
  • The Raptors reaching the NBA Finals for the first time has created huge interest in Toronto. Reuters
    The Raptors reaching the NBA Finals for the first time has created huge interest in Toronto. Reuters
  • Toronto Raptors fans react in "Jurassic Park" outside Scotiabank Arena after the Raptors made their first basket. AP Photo
    Toronto Raptors fans react in "Jurassic Park" outside Scotiabank Arena after the Raptors made their first basket. AP Photo
  • Fans watch the action from outside the stadium. Reuters
    Fans watch the action from outside the stadium. Reuters
  • Fans watch themselves on the big screen. Reuters
    Fans watch themselves on the big screen. Reuters
  • Fans queued up well before the start to get a good view in the Jurassic Park viewing area. AP Photo
    Fans queued up well before the start to get a good view in the Jurassic Park viewing area. AP Photo

Jurassic Park joy as Raptors triumph in Game 1 of NBA Finals in Toronto - in pictures

Delighted Toronto fans saw their side win Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Friday

Graham Caygill

May 31, 2019

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They have waited 24 years to see their side in the NBA Finals and they ensured their heroes were not lacking in support.

Toronto Raptors fans packed the outside of the Scotiabank Arena on Friday in the area known as 'Jurassic Park' as their side played Game 1 of the series against the Golden State Warriors.

The Raptors players returned the favour by winning 118-109 to go 1-0 up in the best-of-seven series to delight the huge crowd watching the action outside.

Game 2 is on Sunday, again at the Scotiabank Arena.

Check out the gallery of fans in Jurassic Park above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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