Game 76: Celtics at Raptors!

It was a rough few days for Raptors fans. Watching our boys fall to two Eastern Conference rivals. The Celtics on Saturday and Cleveland last night. Cannot hang the heads however, Boston is in town tonight for what they think is another W. Toronto must resist. Retain that #1 spot.

• Saturday's game had a fourth quarter collapse from the Raptors, offensively and defensively. We must punch first tonight and reduce turnovers and defensive lapses.
• Boston is red hot right now. Coach Brad Stevens deserve a ton of credit as his team is winning without the likes of Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, and Marcus Smart.
• Raptors are at full strength and both teams played last night. No excuses. Get this one

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Celtic Frost - "A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh"

Celtic Frost are a black metal band from Switzerland. They got their start in the 80's and as such influenced many bands that would dominate the scene in later years. They officially called it quits in 2008. Here is "A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh"

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Douglas Celtic Brown

I'm not normally a fan of Brown Ales. They call this one a Scotch Ale. From Belgium. It's a 7.9% ABV so it'll get ya where you're going in a hurry if you so desire

Raptors 1st in the East 55-22! Celtics 2nd in the East 53-24!

Game 53: Celtics at Raptors!

In a game that has all of Toronto alight with furor, the 1st place Celtics make a much anticipated visit to the ACC to do battle with the 2nd place Raptors. Though it's not nationally televised in America, this one is triple-circled with 5 gold stars for all od us Canadian b-ball fans!

• Boston is expecting Kyrie Iriving and Marcus Morris to return to the line up tonight. Irving has been out the past 3 games with a thigh contusion. Fancy name for a bruise. Boston is will be without Marcus Smart and of course, Gordon Hayward
• Terry Rozier has been starting for Irving and has impressed in his time as a starter collecting a triple-double one night and nabbing 31 points another
• No one is out for the Raptors and we hope all of our players are mentally engaged as well. A loss here is not the end of the world, but a full 48 minute effort and fight is needed to show the NBA Toronto can handle the big game pressure

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Van Morrison - "Celtic New Year"

This might be the first Raptor Track to feature the Belfast Cowboy. Ireland born Van Morrison is notoriously proud of his roots and has several songs that reference the Celts and the emerald island. "Celtic New Year" is off the 2005 album Magic Time

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Green Sour Puss

This takes me back. It's been a while since i've had any Sour Puss, I think this flavour is Green Apple. I'll definitely be a sour puss if Boston wins tonight

Raptors 2nd in East 36-16! Celtics 1st in East 39-15!