Inclement weather could force ‘Jurassic Park’ indoors for Game 6

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Raptors fans gather in the "Jurassic Park'' fanzone outside of Scotiabank Arena. (Tijana Martin/CP)

Inclement weather could force Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to move “Jurassic Park” inside Scotiabank Arena for Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

MLSE says a decision will be made by 5 p.m. ET.

“The Raptors tailgate events in Maple Leaf Square are a long-standing tradition for our fans and we look forward to that tradition continuing for tonight’s historic game,” MLSE said in a statement.

“We are monitoring weather conditions closely today and should there be a threat of severe conditions a decision will be determined at 5 p.m. and fans in the Square will be moved into Scotiabank Arena to view tonight’s game.”

There’s a risk of thunderstorms in Toronto starting around 4 p.m. and, according to The Weather Network, that risk could continue through the 8 p.m. ET hour. Showers are expected in the area all night and into Friday morning.

Much like ahead of Game 5, Raptors fans have been lined up for Jurassic Park overnight in anticipation of the 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT tip-off against the Warriors in Oakland.

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