Game 22: Raptors at Grizzlies!

Naismith Cup Redux!

• In another era these two teams matching up against each other was known as the Naismith Cup. Back when the Grizzlies were in Vancouver (1995-2000) they would play a regular season game in a different Canadian City in honour of James Naismith the Canadian who invented the game
• The Grizzlies have surpassed expectations this year and were on top of the Western Conference standings just a few games ago. Mainly because of the outstanding performance of their point guard Mike Conley. That's not taking anything away from players like Marc Gasol, Garrett Temple and Jaren Johnson Jr. The coaching of JB Bickerstaff deserves some credit too
• Chandler Parsons and Canadian born Dillon Brooks are out tonight for Memphis as are Norm Powell and Greg Monroe for the Raptors. Greg sits with a sore back

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Nina Simone - "Memphis in June"

It's a far cry from June, but the vocal power of Nina Simone can make you forget even the harshest of Winter weather.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Polar Beer

Yes that says Polar BEER. No it's not a Grizzly bear, but referencing a bear nontheless! Drank this alot during my time in Iceland

Raptors 1st in East 17-4! Grizzlies 4th in West 12-7!