Game 57: Hornets at Huskies!

Raptors couldn't get one bugaboo off their back in losing to the Chigaco Bulls for the 11th time and tonight they face another on going drama. The Charlotte Hornets come to town and we all know of Toronto's long storied history with the Charlotte franchise!

• It's Hardwood Classics night as the ACC will transform to be the home of The Huskies once more! Love the vintage throwback jerseys and the look of the floor.
• Charlotte are also struggling just as the Raptors have. Winning only five games so far in 2017, Charlotte also recently made a trade acquiring Chris Andersen and Miles Plumlee.
• Plumlee though is out tonight along with Ramon Sessions and Cody Zeller for the Hornets. And no Serge Ibaka will not play for the Raptors, neither will Patrick Patterson

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Huey Mack - "Charlotte"

I was gonna do a Serge Ibaka inspired song tonight, but I think i'll save for his on court debut. Here is a song by Charlotte by some one with a ridiculous name

Raptors 5th in East 32-24! Hornets 10th in East 24-31

Game 43: Raptors at Hornets!

It's Friday night and the Raptors look to close out a road trip with a victory. They take on the struggling Charlotte Hornets tonight in North Carolina.

• First off, congrats are in order to DeMar DeRozan for getting voted in to the All-Star game in New Orleans as a starter. First time in his career and well deserved. Fully expect Kyle Lowry to join him there on the reserves list
• Another player you can look for on that reserves list is Charlotte's Kemba Walker. He's been playing well despite his team's struggles
• DeMarre Carroll took a leg to the back of the head in Wednesday's game and didn't return. It appears his neck is still sore, but he may try to give it a go.
• FORMER RAPTOR ALERT: Tyler Hansbrough is playing infront of the Carolina fans once again. After spending multiple years as a Tarheel at UNC he was drafted by Indiana into the NBA. Later signing with Toronto for 2 years and then finally signing on with the Hornets. Though he doesn't get much playing time with Roy Hibbert and Cody Zeller on the roster, im sure he's happy to be back in the state he's from.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Horn - "Things In Themselves"

Just discovered that this band existed this week. A guy I know's uncle was the keyboard player. Though they didn't get much recognition, the fact they have an album uploaded to Youtube is cool enough. From Toronto, a self described jazz band with shades of Frank Zappa.

Raptors 2nd in East 28-14! Hornets 7th in East 21-21!