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Raptors and Game 7: A closer look at how Toronto has fared in winner-take-all showdowns

The Raptors have been involved in five Game 7s in franchise history — Kyle Lowry has played an integral role in four of them — going into their showdown with the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Here’s a closer look at how Toronto has fared in those winner-take-all showdowns:

2001 conference semifinals

Philadelphia 88, Toronto 87

As dramatic as it gets. A final shot by Vince Carter from the corner in front of the Raptors bench just missed and the Sixers escaped.

It ended a brilliant series-long duel between Carter and Allen Iverson, both of whom played the entire 48 minutes of the decisive game.