Game 9: Raptors at 76ers (Post Game)

A game started at 7pm tonight and a team was looking to snap a 3 game losing streak. That team was the Raptors...did they pull it off? Let's find out

• Still no DeMarre Carroll or Terrence Ross for the Raptors. Ross is out with a strained thumb and Carroll still with his nagging foot injury. James Johnson started for Carroll
• Norman Powell got a bit of playing time with Ross being out and was quite impressive. 8pts 4 rebounds and one emphatic dunk!!
• The Sixers were without Nerlens Noel, but their top pick in the 2015 Draft Jahill Okafor had a good game, who battled with JV most of the night. The future is bright in Philly, they just need to figure out where they're going. And alot of credit to coach Brett Brown who has these young, underdeveloped and under appreciated players fighting like devils with nothing to lose.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Alan Jackson - "1976"

If I have a hard time finding a Raptor Track song to suit a team's name, I can usually pull something out of Country music. Country artists love writing songs about where they're from and good ol' times before things got too complicated. Alan Jackson here is reminiscing about 1976, things were a little simpler then eh Alan?

Raptors back on the winning side!!

Game 8: Knicks at Raptors

Raptors return home after going 2-2 on the road and need to protect the ACC from the once mighty New York Knicks

• Still no word on whether DeMarre Carrol will play tonight. Let's hope he isn't out too long, The Raptors definitely need his hustle and tenacity on defense
• It's the Raptors first look at the #4 pick in the 2015 Draft, Kristaps Porzingis. The New York fans weren't too happy about the pick, but he's looking pretty good early on. Jonas Valanciunas will have his hands full tonight trying to keep this guy out of the paint.
• We all want the Knicks to do bad this year. We get the lower pick from either Denver or New York thanks to the Carmelo Anthony to NY deal and the Andrea Bargnani to New York deal. Both trades masterminded by current Raptors GM Masai Ujiri

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Ryan Adams - "New York, New York"

Have I done this one yet? I don't think so....have I? MEH why not do it again, even if I already did it. Ryan Adams "New York, New York"

BREAKING NEWS!! DEMARRE IS BACK!!

Game 7: Raptors at Heat

Well the 82-0 dream is over after losing at the buzzer against Orlando on Friday night. It's alright though the Raptors are still tied for second in the East with a record of 5-1 and are looking for win #6 against some familiar foes The Miami Heat.

• DeMarre Carroll is questionable tonight for The Raptors with soreness in his foot. Apparently he's been dealing with the pain over the past couple weeks, which speaks to his toughness and willingness to sacrifice for the team. If he sits out tonight, look for James Johnson to see some playing time.
• Chris Bosh is back and fully healthy for the Heat which is great news for them. He missed the majority of last year with a blood clot in his lung.
• Josh McRoberts is also back with the team after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus and missed most of last year. Though the team is still without Gerald Green who was admitted to the hospital a few days ago after he was found unconscious and bleeding in the lobby of his condo. Mysterious.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Hot Hot Heat - "Middle Of Nowhere"

British Columbia's Hot Hot Heat have been around since 1999 and got their break being signed to Seattle's Subpop label. Their latest release however was 5 years ago, though the band does continue to tour and make appearances. "Middle Of Nowhere" comes from their 2005 album Elevator.

Put the fire out...

Game 6: Raptors at Magic

5-0 BAYBAYBAY!!!!! The Raptors travel to Florida to try and make it 6ix straight wins to kick off the season, but a young and hungry team stands between them and that achievement. The Orlando Magic.

• Unfortunate news for Magic fans as their talented, young center Nikola Vucevic will be sitting this game out due to a bone bruise on his right knee. With him out of the game Jonas Valanciunas should have a successful night.
• The Magic have plenty of ways to due damage of their own however, Victor Oladipo, Tobias Harris and Elfrid Payton are all young up and comers. And their fourth-year guard Evan Fournier is having a great start to his year. Fun fact: Fournier was the first guy I saw with the new "manbun" hair style.
• This game is by no means a lock, but the Raptors have all the momentum in the world though, with Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and Cory Joseph coming off of great performances against the Thunder. Should be a fun one!

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Angels & Airwaves - "Everything's Magic"

Angels & Airwaves is what Tom DeLonge created after his former band Blink 182 went on hiatus. It was a more rock oriented group than the punk-ish tunes Blink was known for and the lyrical content more serious and often more sci-fi oriented than anything DeLonge had done before. "Everything's Magic" was the first single of the band's second album I-Empire, released in 2007.

Get six on the sixth from the 6ix!!!!

Game 5: Raptors at Thunder

Well well well....as I slide this entry in right before tip off the Toronto Raptors sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 4-0. The first time in franchise history that the team has started this way. The Raptors have a real tough test tonight as they face the always difficult Oklahoma City Thunder in one of the NBA's loudest arenas

• Forgot to give props to Dwane Casey, the Raptors head coach who after the Milwaukee game became the Raptors most winningest coach in franchise history. After last night's win his total rests at 158 Ws!!! Congrats coach!
• Kevin Durant of the OKC Thunder is back and along with his running mate Russell Westbrook the Thunder are looking to make some major strides in the West this year...especially since they missed the Playoffs last year
• Raptors are on the 2nd game of their first back-to-back of the season and OKC is in Chicago tomorrow night. Need to get the energy levels up early, so maybe just maybe this team can get to 5-0.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Lit - "Four"

That's right babies!! Four and OH to start!! It's a franchise first, a landmark and a winning streak!! It also means that the Raptors are in the top 4 teams of the NBA in terms of offensive and defensive efficiency!!! Get psyched!!! This song by Lit called "Four" is a good one to help everyone get psyched as well!!

one two there four FIF!!!!

Game 4: Raptors at Mavericks

The Raptors are off to their best start since the 2008-2009 season with a record of 3-0. They get their first taste of the tough Western Conference tonight as they kick off a road trip in Dallas and square off against Mark Cuban's Mavericks.

• It was announced today that the Raptors have extended Terrence Ross for another 3 years! Congrats to the young man on the deal and i'm to watch him continue to develop and dazzle with his natural athleticism.
• Tonight is Dallas' first home game of the season after going 2-1 on the road. They added some notable names over the offseason like Wesley Matthews, Raymond Felton and Deron Williams. Along with Dirk Nowitzki and Chandler Parsons, they'll be hoping to regain their glory days from when they went the whole way back in 2011
• It will be interesting to see if Canadian boy Dwight Powell gets any playing time. He found himself on the Dallas squad when he was included in last year's trade that brought Rajon Rondo from The Celtics to the Mavericks

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Maverick Sabre - "Let Me Go"

Maverick Sabre is an English singer/songwriter/rapper who's debut album Lonely Are The Brave was released in the UK in 2012. It gained positive reviews and it's follow up was just released this past Halloween, the 2015 release Innerstanding.

Go West Raptors!!

Game 3: Bucks at Raptors

I know it's still early but The Raptors are one of the only two undefeated teams in the East going into tonight's game! The other team? The Detroit Pistons, yeah, they're 3-0.

• Terrence Ross had a great game on Friday night against the Boston Celtics and he has until tomorrow to sign an extension with the team. I'm sure his agent, himself and Masai will get some deal done. The kid has alot of talent and looks like he's found his niche coming off the bench behind DeMar and giving his team some solid minutes
• Don't sleep on the Bucks at all. They are definitely a playoff team this year. Not only do they have a solid young group learning and growing together in players like Giannis Antentokounmpo, John Henson and Jabari Parker (who remains injured). The Bucks also have some key veteran players like OJ Mayo and the recently acquired Greg Monroe...a tough group to compete with
• The Raptors encounter another former brother in arms tonight in Greivis Vasquez. GV was traded on draft night to the Bucks for the draft rights to Norman Powell and a future first round pick.

Tonight's Raptor Track

Buck 65 - "Wicked & Weird"

Buck 65 is a Canadian rapper from the East Coast, who uses elements of blues, ska, country, folk and rock in his unique blend of alternative music. "Wicked & Weird" might be his most well known song. If you're ever in need of a chill driving track as you head out on the unknown highway, you should consider this one.

We will always love the General...but tonight he must be crushed!!