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NBA Finals: Twitter reacts after Toronto Raptors defeat Golden State Warriors to win NBA championship

In dramatic fashion, Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to the franchise’s first NBA championship against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

By Herb Scribner Herb Scribnerhscribner@deseretnews.com
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Raptors fans react outside of Scotiabank Arena after the Toronto Raptors lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors 106-105 in Toronto, on Monday, June 10, 2019.

Raptors fans react outside of Scotiabank Arena after the Toronto Raptors lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors 106-105 in Toronto, on Monday, June 10, 2019.

Christopher Katsarov, The Canadian Press
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Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during the first half of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Ben Margot, Associated Press
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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives around Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives around Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

Frank Gunn, The Canadian Press
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Raptors fans react outside of Scotiabank Arena after the Toronto Raptors lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors 106-105 in Toronto, on Monday, June 10, 2019.
Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019.
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives around Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Toronto Raptors are NBA Champions.

In dramatic fashion, Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to the franchise's first NBA championship, dethroning the Golden State Warriors after six games.

The Raptors won 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.

Twitter, of course, went wild with reaction.

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