Playoffs Round 3: Game 5: Raptors at Bucks!

Full Steam Ahead

• It's a best of 3 series once again. For the Raptors this is nothing new as their last match up against the Sixers went to 7 games. For the Bucks, this is the first time in the playoffs they've been beaten twice. Game 5 in Milwaukee tonight
• Kawhi Leonard was in good spirits at shoot around earlier and will go, Fred Van Vleet was not at shoot around, likely due to the birth of his son, but is also playing tonight
• Be sure Coach Bud has his players inspired and ready to unleash hell on Toronto tonight. Raptors need to be focused and disciplined to withstand not only the players, but the ravenous Milwaukee crowd

Tonight's Raptor Track!

The Arkells - "Drake's Dad"

Toronto's Global Ambassador Drake has been all the talk in the past 2 games, due to some ribbing and junk-speaking to the Bucks during game 4's beat down. He clearly lives rent free in all their heads

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Dirty Little Freak

This one's perfect as it encompasses something from both teams! The DuClaw Brewing Company Baltimore, Maryland brings us Dirty Little Freak a strong Brown Ale that comes in at 5.8% ABV

Series Tied 2-2!

Playoffs Round 3: Game 3: Bucks at Raptors!

Protect Home Court

• The first 2 games of the series haven't gone the way the Raptors have hoped. The playoffs return to Toronto though and the Raptors are gonna need all that home crowd energy for a win here in game 3
• The same old shooting woes are rearing their ugly necks for the Raptors, with Danny Green and Marc Gasol struggling to fin their shots
• Bucks are basically getting anything they want and the Raptors defense and Coaching staff are sure to have a new game plan in mind for tonight's match up

Tonight's Raptor Track!

The Rugburns - "Skyfucking Line Of Toronto"

Not exactly sure what I stumbled upon here, but it's a song about the Skyline of Toronto apparently. The Sky-fuckin' Line of Toronto! YEAH!! Now I get it!! YEAAAHHH!!

Today's Game Day Drink!

Raptor Energy Drink

This isn't an alcoholic drink or anything, but like any energy drink a little vodka in there and maybe you've got something cooking. Don't go overboard with those alcoholic energy drinks though. Seriously.

Bucks lead series 2-0!

Playoff Round 3: Game 1: Raptors at Bucks!

Eastern Conference Finals!

• There's the picture that you've seen a thousand times since Sunday. Of Kawhi's historic shot that again you've seen a thousand times since Sunday. But....in case you haven't...

• In what will go down as the greatest moment in Raptors history Kawhi Leonard hit an impossible shot to take game 7 and seal the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. 4 games to 3.
• It doesn't get any easier for Toronto as Giannis Antentokoumpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been waiting patiently since eliminating the Boston Celtics in 5 games. Rebounds must be grabbed. 3s must be contested and shots must be made
• Still OG Anunoby for the Raps as he recovers from appendix surgery. For the Bucks Marc Gasol's brother Pau has yet to play in these playoffs and DJ Wilson is out with a sore ankle.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

System Of A Down - "Bounce!"

That ball doinked off the rim a total of 4 times which seemed to last an eternity. Tonight's song honours those bounces.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Well, I dunno...my computer just took a dump.

Drink whatever ya want! But get hype and loud for Canada's NBA team!

Series tied 0-0!

Game 35: Bucks at Raptors!

Happy New Year to everyone!! The Raptors continue their home stand as we get a visit from the Milwaukee Bucks! These 2 teams haven't seen each other since the Raptors eliminated the Bucks in Game 6 of the first round of the 2017 playoffs! You best believe the energy will be alive tonight!

• The Bucks were the winners of the Eric Bledsoe sweepstakes earlier this year. Bledsoe was traded from the Suns after vocally admitting that he wanted out of Milwaukee.
• Serge Ibaka will return to the lineup tonight after serving his one game suspension for an altercation with a Raptors staff member after last week's game against the Thunder. All is forgiven. Water under bridges now.
• Bucks are for the most part healthy and likely hungry for revenge though they will still be without Jabari Parker and Mirza Teletovic.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Neil Young - "Cough Up The Bucks"

I get the feeling i've done this song before....ah frig it. Neil Young is a Canadian Icon and he's still with us, so let's all take time to appreciate it the living legend Mr. Young and get pumped for today's game

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Old Milwaukee

Couldn't have it any other way. Used to be my go to Friday night tall boy. Old Milwaukee beer!

Raptors 2nd in East 24-10! Bucks 6th in East  19-15!

Game 44: Suns at Raptors!

Not sure when the last time I actually did a post when the Raptors and Suns square off! So this is a treat for me! Raps are back home and need a W against the pesky Phoenix squad!

• Boston lost last night as did Cleveland, so a Toronto victory today would be just what the doctor ordered to gain some ground in the race for the #1 spot.
• No word on whether Patrick Patterson or Bebe will be available tonight. Patterson has only played 2 games in January since injuring his knee the last time these two squads met. And Bebe got pegged in the eye in Brooklyn and has been dealing with blurred vision. Phoenix might be without Jared Dudley, but other than that their squad is healthy
• Though Phoenix are at the bottom of the Western conference they cannot be taken lightly. They always give Toronto a tough time and have a tall squad with guys like Chandler, Len, Chriss and Bender, it will be tough for the Raptors to match their height. Expect Siakam to get the start.
• FORMER RAPTOR ALERT: The Brazilian Blur himself is back and i'm sure he'll get a warm welcome from the Toronto fans. Barbosa made his way to Toronto when Phoenix first traded him away for the troubled Hedo Turkoglu back in 2010. Barbosa played a few years with Toronto and won us over with his hustle and his infectious smile. We eventually traded him to Indiana for a draft pick that im not sure we used yet. Barbosa would bounce around from Indiana to Boston, back to Phoenix, before landing in Golden State where he helped his team win the Championship back in 2015.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Brand New - "Not The Sun"

Tons of great Sun tracks I could picked I guess. This one is a deep track from Brand New's awesome album The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me. Check it out

Terry Jacks - "Seasons In The Sun"

Because i've missed a few Phoenix games i'll add another!! 

Toronto 2nd in East 28-15! Phoenix 15th in West 14-29!