Game 32: Raptors at Nuggets!

Mile High Game

• Raptors fought back in a tough loss against Portland on Friday night, but it wasn't enough. Today they roll into one of the toughest arenas in the NBA, not only because of the altitude one encounters when playing in Denver, or the rabid Nugget fan base. It's just that this season, the Nuggets are really, really good
• Kyle Lowry sat out Friday's game with a thigh contusion and Fred Van Vleet got the start. NO word on whether he's good to go tonight, but Kawhi Leonard should be good. JV remains out after having thumb surgery
• Last time these two teams met the Nuggets were relatively healthy. Tonight they'll be with Paul Millsap and Gary Harris, both join Wil Barton on the injury list

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Kanye West - "Gold Digger"

I know it doesn't directly invlove Nuggets, Denver or Colorado, but their team name is all about the gold rush. What kind of gentlemen from pioneer days were most likely to discover gold nuggets? Boom

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Bailey's Chocolate Luxe Gold Edition

It's near Christmas time and the weather has a bit of a chill to it. No better time to have some Bailey's in your coffee than now!

Raptors 1st in the East 23-8! Nuggets 1st in the West 19-9!

Game 80: Magic at Raptors!

It's the last home game for the Raptors in the 2017-2018 season. In year's passed that meant the last chance for fans to see their boys at the ACC for the year. Not so this time. The Raptors will finish the year atop the Eastern Conference and look to have a deep run in the playoffs. Magic in town tonight against the Raptors.

• With their win against Indiana on Friday the Toronto Raptors have officially clinched the 1st in the Eastern Conference for the first time in Franchise history. They also earned a franchise high of 57 wins. The rest is simply gravy
• Magic might be waving the white flag for this one as they have quite a laundry list of injuries. Johnathan Simmons, Johnathan Isaac and Evan Fournier are officially out. With Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon and former Raptor Terrence Ross are all questionable with various issues.
• Raptors are at full strength but look for the starters to get limited minutes as rest is expected as the regular season games start to dwindle.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Steppenwolf - "Magic Carpet Ride"

It has been a wild ride for Raptors fan this season and here's hoping for some magic from our boys come playoff time. It's also a nod of the cap to Orlando, cheer up lads...maybe things will be better next year and Steppenwolf being one of Canada's first Heavy Metal groups. All sorts of homages tonight.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Swing Bridge Ale

Sometimes the game day drink is a clever tie in with the team we're playing, others it's because it's what i'm currently downing. Guess which one this is tonight!

Raptors 1st in East 57-22! Magic 14th in East 24-55!