It has been quite the run for the Toronto Raptors.
After defeating the Golden State Warriors in Oakland for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, the Raptors are one win away from winnings the series. Here’s a look at how American media reacted to the Raptors’ latest victory.
Let’s not jinx this
No longer underdogs, the Raptors are the clear favourites to win the NBA Finals. FiveThirtyEight’s algorithm says there’s an 89 per cent chance that the Raptors will take home the trophy.
The NBA on TNT panel, consisting of ex-NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Chris Webber, also unanimously favoured the Raptors to win Game 5.