Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers was the most-watched NBA game in Canada. In a report by the NBA, a total of 5.8 million viewers in Canada tuned in to watch some or all of the Raptors' Game 7 victory over the 76ers on Sportsnet. The report added:

“Rogers Sportsnet hit a peak audience of 3.8 million Canadians at 9:33 p.m. Eastern Time which was around the time Kawhi Leonard hit the game-winning jump shot to send the Raptors to the Conference Finals.”

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The series between the Raptors and 76ers became one of the most exciting matchups in this year's playoffs. Not only did it feature two of the best teams in the league, but fans were treated to a display by Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard, and Kyle Lowry. Though there were some lopsided games, the final game of the series made up for everything.

Though it was a heartbreaker for the 76ers, the series reinforces what analysts have mentioned about the team. The future is bright in Philadelphia. The Sixers can only learn from this experience and hope to get better.

The Raptors, meanwhile, proved that amid the big changes last offseason, their organization is still intact and an upper-tier team in the NBA — not just playoff-worthy, but “final four teams left in the playoffs” worthy. The task now is to put their best foot forward against the Milwaukee Bucks, a team which is also intent on winning it all.