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The Toronto Raptors thrilling win over the Brooklyn Nets last night has broken the teams all-time television record, as overnight data from BBM Canada confirms the game attracted an average audience of 1 million viewers to TSN from tip-off to final buzzer – making it the single most-watched Raptors game ever. Audience levels peaked at more than 2 million viewers late in the fourth quarter as the Raptors secured their 115-113 victory. Game 5 was the #1 sports program on Canadian television yesterday, ahead of three Game 7s in the NHL Playoffs. The Raptors continue to captivate viewers in their hometown market, as Game 5 was the most-watched program of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, and achieved a 21.9 per cent share. In total, 4 million unique viewers tuned in to watch Kyle Lowrys 36-point performance in a heart-stopping game that sees the Raptors now just one win away from a trip to the Second Round. Overall, the Raptors First Round NBA PLAYOFFS series against the Brooklyn Nets on TSN has attracted a total audience reach of more than 7 million unique viewers through the first five games. The Road to 1 Million The five Raptors games that have held the title of most-watched ever:• Nov. 3, 1995 – Raptors inaugural game vs. Nets – 580,000• Dec. 10, 1995 – Raptors vs. Grizzlies (first NBA game between two Canadian teams) – 605,000• May 6, 2001 – After defeating the New York Knicks for their first playoff series win, Raptors beat Philadelphia in Game 1 of the Second Round – 819,000• May 20, 2001 – Two weeks later, Raptors lose Game 7 of the Second Round series vs. Philadelphia (Vince Carter misses the winning shot at the buzzer) – 916,000• April 30, 2014 – Raptors take 3-2 series lead in First Round vs. Nets – 1,003,000 The Raptors on TSNCanadians can continue to follow the Raptors on Canadas Sports Leader throughout the First Round of the NBA PLAYOFFS. Live coverage continues tomorrow (Friday, May 2) with the Raptors looking for the clinching victory in Game 6: Toronto @ Brooklyn at 7 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN GO, and TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto. The broadcast schedule for Games 6 & 7 is as follows**:• Game 6: Toronto @ Brooklyn – Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. ET on TSN • Game 7: Brooklyn @ Toronto – Sunday, May 4 at TBD (if necessary) TSNs complete NBA post-season coverage, which includes the NBA FINALS, is available for live streaming on TSN GO. Wholesale Ultra Boost Australia . Notes on P.K. Subban, Dale Weise, Erik Haula, Mikael Granlund, Ilya Bryzgalov and more. Adidas Ultra Boost Australia Mens .Y. -- The Montreal Canadiens have had few reasons to celebrate this season as they have been mired near the basement of the Eastern Conference. http://www.wholesaleultraboostaustralia.com/ . Smith, who raised eyebrows at the CFL combine in March with his ability on both sides of the ball, confirmed in a statement he tested positive for the anabolic steroid Stanozolol prior to auditioning for league officials. Ultra Boost Australia . According to a report from ESPN, the veteran safety has signed another one-year deal with the team Raiders, the team that drafted him, and who he returned to last year after a long stint with the Green Bay Packers. Cheap Ultra Boost Shoes .com) - Markus Granlund scored the game-winning goal as the Calgary Flames used an early offensive flurry to defeat the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1, on Monday. TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos has taken another step forward in his comeback from a broken right shin by taking part in his first morning skate. Stamkos practiced with his teammates on Thursday as they prepared for a game Thursday night against the New York Islanders. The centre had been skating on his own, or briefly joining the team on the ice at the end of workouts. A member of Canadas Olympic team, Stamkos remains confident that he will be able to play with the Lightning and then participate in the Sochi games next month. "Its not a full practice, but to be able to get out and not haave to go off early or not have to wait until the end to go on, I wanted to go and try it," Stamkos said.dddddddddddd "Its the best its felt." Stamkos has been out since he was injured Nov. 11 at Boston and needed surgery. "A lot of this is physical and how you feel," Stamkos said. "But there is that mental element. The power of the mind is very strong and Ive really come to understand that right now. This is another step closer." Stamkos had 14 goals and 23 points in 17 games before the injury. "Every day hes getting closer," Lightning coach Jon Copper said. ' ' '