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Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park

By Jean Grant| Photography by Gabby Frank
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Hours before game five kicked off against the Miami Heat last night, Raptors fans swarmed the ACC to snag prime plots inside Jurassic Park, ground zero for the team’s diehard devotees. Outside the sectioned-off (and heavily guarded) area, Torontonians vied for spots while decked out in their brightest reds and purples. Here, our favourite Raps-supporting looks (that clearly helped the team eke out a tie-breaking win).

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Stephanie Spence

33, Student “I got this jersey at Sportchek many years ago. It’s very old-school. I’m about as big a fan as it gets. I’ve run out in the street cheering with my pots and pans.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Sean Menezes

25, Financial analyst “I’ve been a massive fan since the 2000s. My favourite moment was the Cory Joseph shot against the Wizards, when he nailed that game-winning three-pointer.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Rachel Lee

19, Student “I love the Raptors, and games like this are such a fun way for everyone to come together and root for the same thing. My mom got this shirt for me ages ago, so I thought I’d break it out today.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Julian Flemmings

24, Go train specialist “I’ve got my retro jersey and retro cap on today. I watch every single game. I loved when they beat the Cavaliers this year.”  

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Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Taryn and Kelly MacDonald

19, 20, Students Taryn: “These shirts are from a game two years ago. We’re big fans. No, major. Major fans. We’ve been to Jurassic Park four times already this season.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Brian Lee

26, Labourer “I’m a diehard fan, but I prefer to sport the classic purple colours. I guess I’m old-school like that.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Chanteya Brown

20, Student “I wear the Raptors logo somewhere basically every day—basketball’s definitely my favourite sport. I got this jacket at the ACC.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Shabana Rahaman

24, business owner “I like to coordinate my reds. I think the Raptors play better when everyone’s cheering them on, so I’m here with all my spirit.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Shannalee Lyew, Christina Archer

14, 13, Students Archer: “We’re really big fans. We come down here for every game.”  

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Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Meaghan Sheffield

29, Teacher “I wore these tights to school today, then changed right after into the short-shorts-jersey combo. We come to the home openers every year but this is our first playoff game.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Alex Caruso

25, Student “I’ve been a fan ever since I was born. I’ve been waiting 20 years for this!”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Neena Salifu

20, Student “I’ve been a fan since the bad times, but now I’m enjoying the good times.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
Sonia Bajwa

21, Unemployed “The Cavaliers buzzer-beater was by far my favourite Raps moment so far.”  

Street Style: Toronto Raptors fans at Jurassic Park
From left: Lainey Buning, Anna Javellana, Braden Buning, Francis Buning

Shipping supplier, Cashier, KIDS Javallana: “We all cheered huge when they won against Miami.”  

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