Game 60: Spurs at Raptors!

Deebo Comin' Home

• The All Star break is over and this day has finally arrived. It's DeMar DeRozan's first ever NBA game in Toronto as a member of the visiting team as the San Antonio Spurs come to town. I guess we shouldn't forget about Jakob either
• Spurs aren't sure about LeMarcus Aldridge tonight who is listed as "probable" though he has an illness and Derrik White as well with a foot injury. 
• Marc Gasol will be going up against his older brother Pau in this match and Fred Van Vleet is still out for a few weeks with a thumb injury

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Korn - "Tearjerker"

I've never been one to live in the past. DeMar's trade to San Antonio however, no matter how necessary it was deemed, or integral it has yet to be proven, still shook the very core of this fanbase and the team. He was the first star player to embrace Toronto and declare that he intended to be here for the long run. Nothing bu love for Deebo, but excuse if I shed a happy tear of rememberance.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Taster's Choice

Honestly, i'm too preoccupied with DeMar's return to suggest a drink for y'all. Open your fridges and see what ya got. Because thats what I did

Raptors 2nd in East 43-16! Spurs 7th in West 33-26!

Game 44: Spurs at Raptors!

Still at home and back on the winning side of things! It doesn't get any easier though as the San Antonio Spurs make their only visit to Toronto on their yearly Rodeo tour!

• Rudy Gay, Manu Ginobli and Kawhi Leonard are all sitting this one out for the Spurs. Those are some big names, but as DeMar DeRozan mentioned earlier today The Spurs can beat you with any player at anytime
• Raptors are only down Fred Van Vleet tonight. He sat the game against Detroit due to an injured sustained in Monday's game
• Last time Toronto played the Spurs Kyle Anderson and Davis Bertrans gave the Raptors fits. A solid 48 minute performance is needed for a victory tonight
• Also big congrats to DeMar DeRozan for being named to his 4th All-Star Game! And his 2nd time as a starter! Thanks for having us Deebo!!

Tonight's Raptor Track!

King Kyle Lee - "All Spurs Everything"

Looks like this was a hype track made for their playoff run in 2013. The Spurs are basically on a permanent Championship Run so this is just as suitable today as it was then

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Grindstone Amber Ale

No really Spur tie-in this week, just a beer I happen to enjoy. I guess both teams are known to play a grind it out style, so let's go with that! Brought to us by Broadhead brewery in Ottawa, ON. It's Grindstone Amber Ale!

Raptors 2nd in East 30-13! Spurs 3rd in West 30-16!

Game 3: Raptors at Spurs!

Raptors are kicking off a long, hard Western road trip tonight as they meet the mighty Spurs head on in San Antonio.

• Raptors are on a 2 game win streak after defeating an up and coming Philadelphia team on Saturday. The Spurs are also undefeated having beat the Timberwolves and Bulls
• Jonas Valanciunas twisted his ankle in the 2nd quarter of  Saturday's game and did not return. Though he has said the injury is not bad it's not likely he'll play tonight. Look for Lucas Noguiera to get the start
• The Spurs have a few players out as well Kawhi Leonard with a torn quadriceps and Tony Parker after tendo surgery. You can never count the Spurs out though. They are still one of the league's toughest teams and still have many dangerous players like LaMarcus Aldridge, Pau Gasol, Manu Ginobli and Patty Mills.

tonight's raptor track

The Doobie Brothers - "China Grove"

There's a sleepy little town, right around San Antone...whoa oh.....China Grove. I love when the Raptors play the Spurs...it's usually a great game and it's fun. This is a fun song too...gets me in a good party mood!!

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Silver and Black Cocktail

This one might be hard to come by unless you're down at The Juniper Tar in San Antonio. It was the brainchild of bartender Benjamin Krick who came up with the Silver and Black cocktail during the Spur's 2016 playoff run. It's got Mezcal in it so it's alright in my books...

Raptors 2nd in East 2-0! Spurs 4th in West 2-0!

Game 45: Spurs at Raptors!

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• Bad news for Raptors fans tonight as DeMar DeRozan is expected to miss tonight and tomorrow's game against Memphis with a sore ankle. He came down on Valanciunas' foot after a jump shot in Sunday's loss to Phoenix
• Good news for Raptors fans tonight as Patrick Patterson is expected to be in the line-up. He's been dealing with a sore knee and the Raptors are 5-8 without their energetic 4. Also rumoured to be back tonight is Delon Wright, who's missed the entire season so far after having shoulder surgery
• Despite the fact that Tony Parker will be getting some rest tonight and sitting out, and that Pau Gasol and Johnathan Simmons are also out tonight, the Spurs are still the Spurs and can never be taken lightly
• No former Raptors play for San Antonio but fellow Canadian Joel Anthony has been signed to a 10-day contract. Likely to fill the Gasol void

Tonight's Raptor Track!

The Legendary Shack Shakers - "Old Spur Line"

I can't comment on the content of this...I didn't listen all the way through to this boozy, swingin' obviously Southern inspired track, so I hope there's nothing inappropriate. Maybe i'm too quick to judge here................just listened to the song. Definitely judged too quick! CRANK THIS!!!!

Game 34: Raptors at Spurs!

It's the final game of Toronto's big West coast trip with a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Let's see if the Raptors can close the journey out with a win.

• Patrick Patterson missed Sunday's game with a strained knee. While he's listed as day-to-day it's unlikely he'll see any more action on this road trip. Jakob Poeltl saw some burn in Toronto's win against the Lakers
• Tim Duncan has retired from the NBA playing all 19 Seasons in San Antonio. one of the game's best all-time big men he is a tough nearly impossible player to replace. The Spurs already got LaMarcus Aldridge a year earlier in preparation and this Summer past they signed Pau Gasol
• The Spurs' Jonathan Simmons has emerged as a great energy player off the bench for San Antonio. Nearly every game he's had a highlight real dunk, block or steal. Keep an eye on this one. He's destined for great things especially after going through the Spurs' system

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Michael Franks - "Antonio's Song"

Back the FUCK up Antonio!!!!!

Raptors 2nd in East 23-10! Spurs 2nd in West 27-7!