Game 33: Pacers at Raptors!

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• Raptors return home after a tough 4 game road swing which saw Toronto go 2-2! It doesn't get any easier though as their opponent is the surging Indiana Pacers
• Big news for the Raptors tonight as Norman Powell returns to the line up after missing a slew of games due to a shoulder injury. Pascal Siakam and Fred Van Vleet also return. Lowry, Ibaka and Valanciunas remain out
• Kawhi has kind of a tie to the Pacers as they were the team to draft him back in 2011, but they quickly traded him to San Antonio for George Hill feeling he was the better fit next to a blossoming young star in Paul George.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Converge - "Glacial Pace"

Somewhere between the chaotic worlds of hardcore punk and metal core lay Converge, a band from Salem, MA.  With 9 albums to their name, their first being released in 1994, Converge have amassed a rabid fanbase from all over the world. "Glacial Pace" is from their 2012 album All We Love We Leave Behind

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Pace Car Racer

From Bear Republic Brewing Co. comes Pace Car Racer a hoppy session IPA that features pine and citrus aromas to empty your glass at a speedy pace

Raptors 1st in East 23-9! Pacers 3rd in East 20-11!

Game 79: Pacers at Raptors!

Raptors only need one win or one Boston loss to clinch first seed in the Eastern Conference! And it just so happens to be another Drake night in the 6ix! What better game to clinch against than in a match against our old playoff rivals the Indiana Pacers!

• Raptors had a huge win against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night which showcased the bench mob in full force! Delon Wright, Lucas Nogueira and of course Fred Van Vleet showed the world what the young Raptors are capable of
• The Pacers have clinched a playoff spot as well as they currently sit in the 5th spot. Victor Oladipo, Myles Turner and former Raptor Cory Joseph have Pacers fans very excited for the post season
• Both teams appear to be at full strength. As long as there are no last minute scratches it's do or die for the Raptors tonight....well not really, but lets get this first seed business out of the way so we can rest some guys for the last few games!

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Drake - "God's Plan"

I always try to include one Drake song for the night's they don his OVO colours. It's only fair. He's one of the world's biggest rap stars and he chooses to sit court side for the Toronto Raptors. It's pretty cool!

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Indiana Whiskey

Distilled in South Bend, IN. The Indiana Whiskey Co. specializes in small batch whiskeys. Getting Hoosiers all sorts of drunk.

Raptors 1st in East 56-22! Pacers 5th in the East 47-32!

Game 67: Raptors at Pacers!

Heyyyyy here we go in that caravan down to Indiana to do battle with the Pacers! The whole nation is gripped with March Madness madness, but there is still some meaningful NBA games to be played. Let's take  a look at this one!

• Good news for Toronto is that OG Anunoby has been cleared to return to the lineup. Will not likely start, but come off the bench. Which is fine because bad news is Norman Powell hurt himself in practice and will not go tonight
• Raptors signed Nigel Hayes to a second 10-day contract. Guess they liked what they saw from him in the game against the Knicks when he drilled 2 three pointers.
• Pacers have been playing well as of late. Passing Cleveland in the standings to sit 3rd in the East. Victor Oladipo continues to impress, along with players like Myles Turner, Bogdan Bogdanovic and former Raptor Cory Joseph. Domantas Sabonis will sit this game out with an ankle sprain.
• Congrats to the Raptors on their 50th win! It came Tuesday night against Brooklyn! Might they reach 60 this year for the first time in franchise history?

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Crystal Gayle - "Can't Get Indiana Off My Mind"

Guess we gotta slow things down a bit tonight with this one. Indiana is a tough one to find songs for. Hope we don't meet them in the playoffs. This song was originally by Hoagy Carmichael. Best name.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Pacer Citra Pale Ale

Heard of chasers? Well why not try a Pacer? From Christian Moerlein Brewing in Cincinatti, OH. Good in a can or a glass ooooh yeah

Raptors 1st in East 50-17! Pacers 3rd in East 40-28!