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Peterborough screening NBA Finals remaining games at Millennium Park

Toronto Raptors' forward Kawhi Leonard looks on as Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins stumbles with the ball during second half Game 2 NBA Finals action, in Toronto on Sunday, June 2. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien says a last-minute effort will see the city screen Game 4 of the NBA finals at Millennium Park on Friday night.

In a tweet around 1:30 p.m. Friday, the mayor said the game between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors will be aired lived on a large outdoor screen in the park at 130 King St. Game time is 9 p.m.

Plans are also underway to broadcast Game 5 and if necessary Games 6 and 7.

“We are turning Millennium Park into Jurassic Park,” said Therrien.

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The screening is a free, family-friendly event. Viewers are encouraged to bring a chair and/or blanket for the ground to watch the game

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“We pulled it off last min (minute) so please share to spread the word,” Therrien said.

A little further north of the park on Water Street, Galaxy Cinemas will also be airing the game.

The Raptors lead the best-of-seven final 2-1.

Game 5 is Monday at 9 p.m. and if necessary, Game 6 is June 13 at 9 p.m. and Game 7 is Sunday, June 16 at 8 p.m.

“We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate Canadian sports,” Therrien said. “I hope to see everyone there. Go Raptors!”

WATCH: Raptors fans line up outside of Jurassic Park for Game 4

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Raptors fans line up outside of Jurassic Park for Game 4

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