Jason Caluducan has the hat, the jersey and the flag ready ahead of Thursday night's Game 2. The Toronto Raptors are tied 1-1 in a best-of-seven series with the Miami Heat. The winner moves on to the Eastern Conference Finals. (John Rieti/CBC)
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They're proud. They're loyal. And they only get louder with every Toronto Raptors playoff game.
Thousands of fans have packed into Jurassic Park, as it's now known, throughout the Raptors' playoff runs during the last three seasons. This year, the fans' expectations are even higher after a 56-win season — and the team has a chance to make it further into the playoffs than any other Raptors squad ever.
CBC Toronto went out to photograph some of the most passionate fans in the NBA.
Carrie Leung, left, and Rinald Bagsic rock matching Raptors hoodies at Jurassic Park. (John Rieti/CBC)
The Raptors' DeMar DeRozan is well-known for his big game scowl. Here, Aiden Charles, left, Walisa Sudhiu, right, and Tesliea Zafis, centre, do their best to channel the All-Star's style. (Kate Shumakova/CBC)
From left, David Hyatali, Sheldon Soogrim and Toshua Satha arrived draped in a 'We the north' flag. Also, note Hyatali's Jurassic Park (the movie) sweater. (John Rieti/CBC)
From left, Amelia Ross, Kristen Murray and Shelby Cowall each wore a different Raptors jersey for Game 2. (Kate Shumakova/CBC)
Michael Attfield and Bohram Mohammad sport some shades for the party in Jurassic Park. (John Rieti/CBC)
