Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

With the Raptors in the NBA Finals for the first time, Toronto and Canada’s growing basketball culture are prepared to seize the spotlight.

After falling behind 2-0, Raptors coach Nick Nurse made a series of adjustments that sparked a turnaround and led Toronto to the NBA Finals.

Kawhi Leonard sent the Raptors to the NBA Finals with another huge performance in a 100-94 series-clinching win over the Bucks in Game 6.

Five keys to watch in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

The National Bobblehead Museum and Hall of Fame features pop culture icons from LeBron James to The Beatles, crying piccolo girl to racing sausages.

Running on the adrenaline of a newborn, the competition of the NBA playoffs and little sleep, Toronto’s Fred VanVleet all of sudden can’t miss.

Kawhi Leonard has carried the Raptors to the brink of the first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, and he’s done it less than 100% healthy.

When the Raptors acquired him at trade deadline, they sacrificed depth for a proven playoff center who can anchor a defense and facilitate offense.

The Eastern Conference finals is tied 2-2 heading back to Milwaukee after the Raptors won Game 4 vs. the Bucks 120-102 on Tuesday.