Game 65: Raptors at Knicks!

With the whole world watching, the Toronto Raptors ended the Houston Rockets' 17 game win streak on Friday night and extended theirs to 7. We're hoping to keep it going today in New York City as The Raptors enter Madison Square Garden to tango with the Knicks

• Knicks superstar centre sensastion Kristaps Porzingis is out for the foreseeable future after taking a bad fall in a game a while back and injuring his knee. Hope his career isn't rife with injuries
• OG Anunoby and Delon Wright will miss this game. OG with a sprained ankle. Delon with a sore toe. Heal up for the post season boys. Powell will likely start
• Knicks' Coach Jeff Hornaceck recently said that the Raptors team is one to emulate after seeing 4 straight playoff appearances and having another one incoming. The Knicks have only made the playoffs 4 times in 17 seasons. Winning one series

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Fleetwood Mac - "Madison Blues"

We play New York alot. Thankfully there are countless songs written and inspired the greatest city in the world. The Big Apple. NYC. The city so nice they named it twice. Gonna go a different route today though and pick a song that shares it's name with the globally famous arena the Knicks call home. Madison Square Garden. I don't think this song is about the arena, but hey.

Today's Game Day Drink!

Stella Artois

No real reason behind this one. It's an afternoon game and it lends itself well to some day drinking. I like day drinking. Stella Artois is a good day drink beer! Their glasses are super fancy too

Raptors 1st in the East 48-17! Knicks 11th in East 24-42!

Game 54: Knicks at Raptors!

It's been one hell of a day for the NBA and one hell of a week for the Raptors. We've seen them dismantle a strong Eastern rival and say goodbye to a young legend.

• Today was the trade deadline for the NBA and while there were some crazy headlines, the Raptors stayed relatively quiet. Making one small trade with Sacramento for Malachi Richardson, Masai sent his 20th overall pick in 2014 Bruno Caboclo, thus ending the Bruno Experiment
• In a recent string of 2018 All-Stars going down with injuries, Knick's center Kristaps Porzingis has helped to the locker room on Tuesday night after taking a bad landing on his knee and tearing his ACL. Out indefinitely
• The Knicks made a move as well today, in a 3 team trade they acquired Emmanuel Mudiay from Denver and sent Doug McDermott to Dallas. Mudiay won't be available as New York is down a few players with injuries: Enes Kanter, Ron Baker and Joakim Noah.  

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Cigar - "Nick Of Time"

Cigar were a punk band out of Eugene, Oregon. They were discovered by Pennywise's guitar player Fletcher and signed to Theologian Records in 1997. I was growing weary of always picking New York, New York songs whenever we played the Knicks...."NICK of time!"

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Long Island Iced Tea

I used to drink these all the time without really knowing what was in them and without knowing how much of a pain in the ass it is for bartenders. It's basically vodka, tequila, gin, rum and triple sec mixed with a hint of lemon juice. It will get you bent.

Raptors 2nd in East 37-16! Knicks 11th in East 23-32!

Game 15: Knicks at Raptors!

2 impressive back to back wins on the road against very tough teams and now the Raptors return home to take on an Atlantic Division rival. It's the Knicks coming to own for a Friday night showdown.

• It's a new look for the Knicks this year as Carmelo Anthony was traded to the OKC Thunder. Derrick Rose signed with Cleveland and Phil Jackson has stepped down as GM. New members include Enes Kanter, Jarret Jack and Doug McDermot
• Delon Wright dislocated his shoulder in the game against New Orleans and will not play tonight. Norman Powell is also out. The Raptors have called up Lorenzo Brown from the 905.
• The Knicks' most exciting player is by far Kristaps Porzingis. This kid was booed on draft night by Knicks fans but is now the one they're looking to take the franchise to new heights, and he just might do it

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Ace Frehley - "New York Groove"

I'm not really a Kiss fan, like not at all, but this song by their ex-guitarist, Spaceman Ace isn't half bad. I think it's really the Gene Simmons attitude and flare or substance approach that really puts me off of Kiss.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Double Rye & Coke

Tonight I have my ticket firmly in hand! Yes I will be in attendance wearing a My Name Is Jonas shirt. One thing I learned about going to games is how/when to drink and minimize bathroom visits. Try to get an aisle seat and drink double mixed drinks instead of beers. My drink of choice is the Rye and Coke. See y'all there and go Raps!

Raptors 4th in East 9-5! Knicks 5th in East 8-6!

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!