Game 54 Raptors at Hawks

..Aaaaandd we're back! And we're focused! And Buster! You can't do that in the break room buddy? All Star Break is over and we return to NBA hoops action! The Raptors kick off a road trip against the mighty Hawks!!

• 2 virtual powerhouses of the East clash tonight. Both teams had representatives at the All Star Game. Kyle Lowry from Toronto and Atlanta sent four (4!) players. Kyle Korver, Jeff Teague, Al Horford and Paul Millsap.
• The trade deadline has come and gone, and while there was plenty of action throughout the league these two teams remain intact. Neither bringing any new weapons or defenses from the previous 3 meetings. The Raptors lead the series 2-1 by the way.
• I'm feeling like James Johnson will still be getting the start with Terrence Ross coming off the bench

Song of the Day

"Atlanta" - Stone Temple Pilots

One of the greatest underrated bands from the 90's were the Stone Temple Pilots and while drugs and inner turmoil would eventually cause this mighty group to crumble they left behind a musical gold-mine for archaeologists of sound to discover. "Atlanta" is a slow, grungey ballad that can be found as the last track on their 1999 album No. 4. A solid album that also has great songs like "No Way Out", 'Sour Girl" and "Down".

Straight on to the Playoffs!!