Playoff Round 2: Game 2: 76ers at Raptors!

The Times They Are A' Changin'

• Raptors took care of home court in Game 1 with a decisive win over the 76ers. Kawhi had 45 points and has become the most efficient scorer in NBA Post Season history, shooting a blistering 62.3% from the field
• Can't have any let up however, as many of the Sixers had poor nights including Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris. JJ Redick didn't make a shot until the 3rd quarter, but got hot fast. Toronto has to keep the defensive intensity up
• Joel Embiid, who scored only 3 points when Marc Gasol was on the floor, missed morning shoot around with a stomach bug. He is listed as probable for the game

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Maestro - "416/905"

Drake was among the many courtside celebrities at game 1, but he was not the first Toronto rapper to rhyme about the various burroughs and area codes of the GTA. Maestro "Fresh" Wes had a resurgence the late 90's and was very proud of his Canadian roots. I get a kick out of the employees ar "Maestro Headquarters" jammin' to the beat as they are hard at work.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Sam '76 Beer

This one could also be used if the Raptors ever do a cross over game and play the New England Patriots. Of course it's from the Boston brewing company known as Samuel Adams, they call it an American Lager. Very patriotic

Raptors lead series 1-0!

Playoffs Round 2: Game 2: Cavaliers (4) at Raptors (1)!

Sorry about missing game one. Had an old friend in town and was in no shape to Raptor Track! Raptors took care of the Wizards in 6 games, but dropped the first game of round 2 to the Cavaliers! Gotta get this next one at home!!

• Raptors led for the entirety of Game 1 in regulation time. And lost by one point in overtime. Must clean up turnovers, take care of the 3 point line and make your free throws!
• Where the Raptors have a deep bench and used it on Tuesday night, the Cavaliers kept their bench short. Larry Nance Jr, Cedi Osman and Jose Calderon all failed to see court time
• Raptors need to get this one. It's dangerous to go down 2 heading into Cleveland. Early start tonight 6pm!

Tonight's Raptor Track!

James Vincent McMorrow - "Cavalier"

McMorrow is an Irish singer/songwriter from Dublin. He has 3 studio albums to his name. The lead off track from his 2014 album Post Tropical is called "Cavalier". Perfect fit

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Budweiser

Well...it is the King of Beers!

Cavaliers lead the series 1-0!

Playoff Series 2: Game 1 Raptors at Cavs!

ROUND TWO BITCHES!!!

Raps took care of business in round 1 eliminated the Bucks in less than 7 games for the first time in franchise history! Now no one is giving them a snowball's chance in hell against the Cavs in round 2...except me

• The Cavaliers took care of the Indiana Pacers in a 4 game sweep and have been waiting for us since April 24th.
• Though they looked like they were slipping since the All-Star break, losing the 1st seed and resting their star players, the Cavs came back with force in the first round. Their new additions of Deron Williams, Derrick Williams, and Edy Tavares (Raptors 905 alumni) seemed to fit in well
• Raptors need to swing the ball out of double teams, hammer down on defense and release the Norm!

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Coheed & Cambria - "Here We Are Juggernaut"

This is a great song to go along with facing great adversity, David & Goliath. Looking death in the eye. Laughing at danger and breaking all the rules!