No arrests made during celebration of Raptors' historic win
Canadians lived up to their polite reputation following the Toronto Raptors' historic Game 6 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening.
No arrests were made despite thousands of people packing the streets to celebrate the club's first-ever Finals berth, Toronto Police confirmed to Global News' Mackay Taggart.
But that doesn't necessarily mean there wasn't any mayhem.
"Jurassic Park" celebration when the clock hit zero tonight and the @raptors became the Eastern Conference Champions (via @gauravkapoor08) pic.twitter.com/bx0Tp8BQ2z
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 26, 2019
Raptors fans gathered at various locations, clogging intersections and climbing on top of vehicles.
Fans now taking over a tractor trailer in front of Union Station. I don’t think the party is ever ending. #WeTheNorth #Raptors pic.twitter.com/oJWFzM6NVb
— Suzette Francis (@SuzieFranchise) May 26, 2019
This was Toronto last night after the Raptors made it to the finals. If the Leafs ever win a cup it will be mayhem #WeTheNorth #Raptors pic.twitter.com/52EiPwaJkJ
— Coach Jeremy (@howtohockey) May 26, 2019
Guard Jeremy Lin was greeted by a mob of people as he drove out of Scotiabank Arena.
@JLin7 (IG Story)
— Penny Lee (@penny10654) May 26, 2019
Love these fans.
That's crazy! pic.twitter.com/wla6On81vb
The celebrations went long into the night as fans continued to chant and soak in the moment.
Scene at Dundas Square!!! It's not over yet and it's 3:45 AM and I don't even feel sleepy. Raptors to NBA finals!!!! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/tYtYJleRrE
— Jeya Haran (@Jeya2411) May 26, 2019
The Raptors will take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, beginning Thursday in Toronto.