Raptors Preaseason in Toronto: Hungry fans

Today I got the privilege to see the Raptors defeats the Celtics tonight 116-109 live at the ACC. 

I had assumed the place would be pretty full compared to other preseason games since this was the only Raptors game to take place in Toronto before the regular season begins October 29th but I wasn't expecting this. The place was more packed then any of the regular season games I attended last season except for the game against the Miami Heat. This has me really hyped to see some regular season games at the Air Canada Centre because the experience of cheering/booing/gasping with the fans is what makes live games so much better. 

The fans weren't quiet either and they got especially excited as Kyle Lowry, who sat most of the 2nd half with foul trouble, came into the game to turn the tides. The Raptors had given up a sizable lead with Lowry on the bench but as soon as he checked back into the game Kyle proved why him and DeMar are the two captains of the team. Lowry quickly got a steal leading to an open layup, knocked down a three and started distributing the ball to open teammates. It's really impressive to see how much of a leadership role Lowry has taken since first coming to Toronto because him and DeRozen being the two go-to guys for the Raptors really gives you confidence for the future of the team. 

Speaking of DeRozen he also had a nice night putting the moves on the Celtics in the first quarter. 

The only downer from the game was that Tyler Hansbrough didn't get to shoot the 3 ball he had been practising. But then again maybe it's best to keep that skill up his sleeve to surprise opponents during the regular season.

Tyler practising his summer 3