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 25: Nuggets at Raptors!

Battle Of The Ones!

• Another top team in the West comes to town to try and take out the #1 seeded Toronto Raptors. Denver is a definite contender in the West and that is not a stretch. Toronto sees another tough match up as the season goes on
• Kyle Lowry missed Saturday's game with a sore back, but will be returning to the line up tonight. Norman Powell has been recovering and is about 7-10 days away and Kawhi Leonard has been named the Eastern Conference player of the week. The second Raptor to be named such this season, the first being Pascal Siakam
• The Nuggets have many weapons at their disposal and have used them to dispatch many top teams this season. Big Man sensation Nikola Jokic is always dominant, Paul Millsap signed in the offseason to add some veteran scoring and presence and Canadian Jamal Murray has been turning heads and shooting lights out. Isaiah Thomas is sidelined due to a hip injury, Denver picked him up for the vet minimum over the Summer

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Yello - "Goldrush"

Yello is a Swiss electro-duo who found their fame in their 80s. Known mostly for their song that goes "Ohhh Yeahhh" they have had a career that includes 13 studio albums to their name. Who knew

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Nugget Nectar

Coming from Troeg's Independant Brewing Co. , Nugget Nectar is a 7.5% Amber Ale that is dry-hopped with pine, resin and mango

Raptors 1st in the East 20-4! Nuggets 1st in the West 15-7!

Game 74: Nuggets at Raptors!

Can't win 'em all guys! After a disappointing loss to The Clippers on Sunday The Raptors are hosting the Denver Nuggets tonight! Time to bring back the defense and get back in the winning column!

• CJ Miles returned on Sunday after being out with an illness for a few games. No other injuries or illnesses to speak of so unless someone is being rested all Raptors should be available
• Denver played and lost in Philadelphia last night so Toronto should look to run the Nuggets all over the court. Canadian Jamal Murray has been playing exceptionally well for Denver, as well as players like Nikola Jokic, Wilson Chandler and Paul Millsap.
• No real injuries to the Nuggets to speak of. Gary Harris has been sidelined with a knee injury which gives most of the PG minutes to Devin Harris. Harris along with Richard Jefferson who signed in the offseason, bring a veteran presence to this growing Denver team
• Denver currently sits in the 9th spot in the feuding Western Conference. Gotta believe they'll be hungry for a win tonight

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Minus - "Denver"

Minus are an alternative rock group from Reykjavik, Iceland. The city of fire and ice. Their main inspirations are Foo Fighters, Metallica and Queens of the Stone Age. "Denver" comes off their second album released in 2001 called Jesus Christ Bobby

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Nugget Nectar

It’s impossible to forget your first squeeze. Once a year, as the newest humulus lupulus harvest arrives at Tröegs Independant Brewing, we blend these super-fresh hops into an Imperial Amber Ale. Excessively dry-hopped, Nugget Nectar is an explosion of pine, resin and mango.

The above from Troegs.com

Raptors 1st in the East 54-20! Nuggets 9th in the West 40-34!