Preseason Game 1: Raptors at Clippers!

HOOOOWEEEEOOOOOOO it's basketball season again! And this year the Raptors are kicking things off in Hawaii!! There's been a few changes so let's take a look at the rundown as the Raptors take on the Clippers tonight!!

• It's a new season and with every new season there are new changes. Patrick Patterson has signed in OKC. PJ Tucker is now a Houston Rocket. DeMarre Carroll has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets and Cory Joseph has been traded to the Indiana Pacers for CJ Miles.
• With the 20th pick in the draft the Raptors selected OG Anunoby who last played at Indiana University. OG was slated to be a top 10 pick but fell to the Raptors after some injury issues. No word on whether he'll play tonight.
• The Clippers have been through a few changes as well, namely Chris Paul who was traded to Houston for a myriad of players including Lou Williams, Sam Dekker and Patrick Beverly.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

As tonight's game is coming from Honolulu, Hawaii I figured i'd play a song from one of their favourite sons. Big IZ was an acclaimed ukelele player and singer, though due to his weight issues he passed away at the age of 38. Scenes from his funeral are in the below video. His ashes being spread into the Pacific Ocean.

Tonight's Game Day Drink!

Spiked Hawaiian Punch

It's a new feature here at Raptors Tracks! Nothing better than kicking back while watching a game and having a cold drink. So to go with the games i'm gonna make a friendly drink suggestion. Tonight's is simple enough. Some spiked Hawaiian Punch

Playoff Series 2: Game 4 Cavaliers at Raptors!

Do or Die Time Boys!!

Well it's game 4 and the Cavaliers have a 3-0 advantage in the series....you gotta fuckin' get em now

• Kyle Lowry missed game 3 with a sore ankle. This might be the last game of the year so I would expect him to play tonight
• The Raptors had a better showing on Friday night. Holding a lead into the 3rd quarter until the Cavs barrage of three pointers continued with Kyle Korver...fuckin guy...leading the charge
• Raps need a win today to extend their season. Though game 5 will take place back in Cleveland which hasn't been an easy place for anyone to play

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Lenny Kravitz - "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over"

Playoff Round 2: Game 3 Cavaliers at Raptors!

Protect Home Court!!!

After a poor showing and a loss in game 2 The Raptors are hoping to bounce back against Cleveland tonight on their home court for game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

• LeBron James seems to be un-goddamn-stoppable. But I don't appreciate him trying to clown the Raptors. Next time he spins the ball before he shoots it I hope Ibaka puts him on his ass
• Kyle Lowry injured his ankle in game 2. It didn't keep him down for long, but it has been reassessed for tonights game. Everyone knows Lowry would need to amputate a limb to keep from playing, but anything can happen
• Dwane Casey and his coaching staff had better figure out a plan to keep these Cavs at bay, or it's going to be a short series

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Schoolhouse Rock - "3 Is A Magic Number"

Picked this one for more than one reason. First of all it's a badass song. Secondly it's game three, at home anything can happen and it needs to happen for a little optimism and lastly The Raptors need to makes some threes to keep up with Cleveland's onslaught of shooting. LET'S GO RAPS!!!

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!

Playoff Series 1: Game 6 Raptors at Bucks! (Post Game!)

Raps in 6ix!!!!

• We can all exhale now. After nearly blowing a 25 point lead the Raptors defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-89 and advance to the second round in 6 games
• Turnovers nearly cost the Raptors this one and a ruthless assault from the Bucks snipers like Jason Terry and Khris Middleton. The Raptors made some big plays down the stretch too, namely by DeMar DeRozan and Cory Joseph
• The second round starts on Monday as the Raptors head to Cleveland to take on the 2016 Champions, Cleveland Cavaliers.

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Kyle - "iSpy" feat. Lil Yatchy

DeMar came up huge as is always welcome. It's about time we honour him with a song that honours him. Kyle's (not Lowry) "iSpy" with the line "I'm like DeRozan, when I shoot it goes in"

bring it Cleveland...

Playoff Series 1: Game 5 Bucks at Raptors!

Bring it on Home!!!

With the series tied 2-2 the Raptors hope to jump out to a lead in their match-up with the Bucks as they head into Game 5 in Toronto.

• After a dismal showing in Game 3 the Raptors bounced back and held the Bucks to only 76 points in Game 4. Need more of that defensive intensity with their crowd behind them in Game 5
• Kyle Lowry apparently missed practice earlier with back stiffness. Coach Casey said he's attending shoot around and should be good to play
• Giannis Antentokounmpo scored only 14 points in Game 4 and turned the ball over 7 times. He's a threat that needs to be neutralized for the Raptors to win

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Silverchair - "Freak"

Speaking of Giannis Antentokounmpo....

Playoff Series 1: Game 3: Raptors at Bucks!!

First To Four!!

Raptors came out on top in Tuesday's game to even the series as we head to Milwaukee, WI. for game 3. Raptors vs Bucks!

• Kyle Lowry bounced back with avengence on Tuesday scoring 22 points including a 4th quarter dagger to seal it
• Line ups essentially stay the same for both teams. Jason Kidd may go with Spencer Hawes more than Thon Maker, we might get a Michael Beasley sighting who knows. Oh wait, it's 4/20. Beasley is probably out...
• For the Raptors it's the youth that might make appearances tonight with Delon Wright and Norman Powell potentially getting some minutes

Tonight's Raptor Track!

Bon Iver - "Wisconsin"

This guy seemingly has a song written for every major city and every state. I'm not sure which album this one is off of or whatever. But anyway...

Get Game 3!!!!!