Game #1 - Atlanta Hawks 102 - Toronto Raptors 109 (F)

[Joey]

I know this breaks game starting protocol, but this is more regarding the party...


Pretty cool. I wonder how long they'll ride this "Ford Fan Zone" outdoor gathering for games.

[enlightenment]

I think its just the opener and play-offs where they will have an actual DJ there, etc

[Mack North]

I think its just the opener and play-offs where they will have an actual DJ there, etc

That seems about right. Happened with the Leafs too. Maybe a playoff stretch run.

[007]

Pretty cool, shows the league we have a great fanbase.

[MACK11]

If the raptors ever win a championship. Raptors fans will shut down Toronto and Canada

[godkingleonidas]

Interesting subplot: Georgia native Lou Williams faces his former team for the first time since the trade: "Dirty South" vs. "We The North".

[Jclaw]

and Horford/Millsap face their future team

[planetmars]

Atlanta has a really good team.. they're not getting much respect out there and when you are an underdog it's easy to creep up and beat teams that you didn't think you would. Toronto can't take this one lightly. They've got a good coach, great front court (assuming Horford is at 100%) and some really smart players.

Going to be a fun opener. Can't wait.

[yabadabayolo]

Is this the openings day thread? I've got a pretty solid idea for one if this isn't.

[raptors999]

If Raptors start 0-1 everybody will go ape-shit

[Hotshot]

I think it will be a tough but sloppy game for the Raps, Atlanta always makes the playoffs and when healthy they can give problems to any team in this league. Hard first game will be going down to the wire where the Raptors pull in the end the victory 94-90.

Some fans wil boo 'cause they didn't get their pizza (sigh).

[Hotshot]

If Raptors start 0-1 everybody will go ape-shit

"Preparing my FIRE CASEY sign just in case"

[ball4life]

I think it will be a tough but sloppy game for the Raps, Atlanta always makes the playoffs and when healthy they can give problems to any team in this league. Hard first game will be going down to the wire where the Raptors pull in the end the victory 94-90.

Some fans wil boo 'cause they didn't get their pizza (sigh).

are you saying Lou Williams iso on top of the key behind the arc with 0.7 seconds left on the clock buries his former team to start the season?

[Superjudge]

Interesting subplot: Georgia native Lou Williams faces his former team for the first time since the trade: "Dirty South" vs. "We The North".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Mercer_(basketball)

thought he looked good....shame.

[Bendit]

There could be a big Leaf fan presence if they keep crapping the bed. There was this chant at last night's game ....


http://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/...o_raptors.html