Game 76: Raptors at Knicks!

Big Apple; Small Stakes

• Raptors hit the road again after a win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The Knicks have already been eliminated from Playoff Contention this year, but their focus is all about the off season and the many free agents who might be willing to listen
• OG Anunoby took a blow to the head on Tuesday and left the game without returning. He passed concussion protocol but is being held out of tonight's line-up as a precaution along with Kawhi Leonard. Raptors have signed Jodie Meeks for the remainder of the season. He'll likely get some burn tonight
• For the Knicks they have a list of questionable players. Kevin Knox, Dennis Smith Jr,  and Alonzo Trier. Only player listed as out is Noah Vonleh.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Jideena - "Knickers"

This song is about pants.....yes??

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Whiskey & Coke

With only 6 games left in the regular season, it's time to get serious. For me to warm up to a nice play off blast, I need to start with a few of these sweet babies. Cheers y'all!

Raptors 2nd in East 52-23! Knicks 15th in East 14-60!

Game 60: Raptors at Knicks!

Well, good news and bad news tonight. Raptors wheels up to New York to take on the Knicks

• Lots of news to get to for this one. First and foremost, Kyle Lowry is set to undergo surgery for his wrist issue tomorrow morning and could be out until the Playoffs. This kinda came out of nowhere as no one knew he had an injury, then it was day-to-day and now surgery.
• The Knicks' Joakim Noah is also out and he could be done for the year with knee surgery
• It also came out to day that the Knicks will waive Brandon Jennings and make room for young prospect named Chasson Randle. No word on whether Randle will play tonight or where Jennings expects to land

Tonight's Raptor Track!

The Chainsmokers - "New York City"

We play these guys so many times and there are so many songs about NYC it's tough for me to remember which songs i've picked and which oens i haven't. That's why I tend to go for newer songs when we play the Knicks

Raptors 4th in East 35-24! Knicks 12th in East 24-35!

Game 40: Knicks at Raptors! (Afternoon Game)

Raptors still in the thick of the Atlantic Division as another rival comes to town, the quixotic New York Knicks. Afternoon game too!

• They say Afternoon games are tough for teams visiting Toronto, but it could throw anybody off so the Raptors need to come in focused.
• I don't know what it is with New York, one of the league's biggest markets and oldest franchises, but they always have some kind of malarky surrounding the team. The most recent hoopla is Derrick Rose no showing a game to take an unapproved trip back to Chicago. He was fined almost $200,000 for that. Not what the Knicks need as they are trying to keep their heads above water in the playoff hunt.
• Patrick Patterson is questionable for The Raptors tonight as he is still dealing with a knee injury and the unicorn himself Kristaps Porzingis will be on the sideline for the Knicks. Knicks will likely start a smaller lineup, we'll see what Toronto does

Today's Raptor Track!

Jidenna - "Knickers"

No, no it's fine. No he's saying "Knickers"....yes....like the pants. Well them team is called...hmm? Well I didn't write it or name the team...."KNICKERS" with a K....just....nevermind

Raptors 2nd in East 26-13! Knicks 10th in East 18-22!

Game 9: Knickerbockers at Huskies!

Sorry about the non-post for the Charlotte game last night, my power was out and had to watch the game at the local pub instead. Raptors won however 113-111 with DeRozan getting ANOTHER 30+ point game. I'm telling ya guys.

Tonight The Raptors will become the Toronto Huskies and honour their history along with the history of the entire NBA. The first ever NBA game was played 70 years ago in 1946 in Toronto. It featured the then Toronto Huskies hosting the New York Knickerbockers. While the Huskies only lasted the one year, the Knickerbockers have a long storied lifespan in the NBA and are now known as simply The Knicks

• Both teams are on a back-to-back as I mentioned the Huskies beat the Hornets last night and The Knicks lost to Boston
• People say The Kings like to fire/hire their coaches, but the Knicks are on their 4th head Coach in 3 years. Jeff Hornacek came over from Phoenix to see what he can do with the enigmatic New York squad
• Plenty of new faces on the Knicks too. Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah signed in the off season from Chicago. New York also got Brandon Jennings and Courtney Lee. Carmelo Anthony, who was ejected in last night's game, is on his 6th year with the team. 
• It's a celebration of the League's history tonight, so expect a full house with many famous faces. Also expect some excitement from the referees too, i'll just leave it at that

Tonight's Husky Track!

Husky - "History's Door"

Now that's a perfect track for a historic night where the Raptors are donning their Huskies jerseys. I believe the floor at the ACC is going all Huskified too. Husky is an Australian band from Melbourne. They have 2 albums to their name and have opened for such acts as Gotye, Neil Young, The Shins and Dallas Green.

Huskies 2nd in East 6-2! Knickerbockers 10th in the East 3-5!