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Excitement builds as Raptors look to clinch first-round series against Pacers

Click to play video: 'Toronto Raptors fans get ready for game 6'
Toronto Raptors fans get ready for game 6
WATCH ABOVE: As the Toronto Raptors get set to play perhaps the biggest game of the year so far, fans are weighing in on their chances. Global's Cindy Pom took to the streets for some feedback ahead of Game 6 – Apr 29, 2016

The Toronto Raptors can advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs tonight for the first time in 15 years.

They’re in Indiana to play the Pacers Friday night with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Maple Leaf Square, also known as Jurassic Park, will be open to fans at 5:30 p.m. with the tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Those who can’t make it to downtown Toronto can also view the game at five Cineplex locations across the city for $6 a ticket.

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Toronto has exited the post-season in the first round in each of the last two years and has only made it to the second round once in franchise history — when they beat the Knicks in 2000-01.

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WATCH: ‘It’s all about winning’: DeMar DeRozan on Raptors winning Game 5

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‘It’s all about winning’: DeMar DeRozan on Raptors winning Game 5

With a file from The Associated Press

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