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Toronto Raptors: 5 Must Watch Games on the 2016-17 Schedule

By Demar Grant

Feb 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 114-105. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 114-105. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Friday October 28th, 7:00 pm, Air Canada Centre

It’s an Eastern Conference Finals rematch, as both team’s play their second game of the season. Although

LeBron James

oddly loves Toronto’s fans, the feeling is not reciprocated.

Nobody likes the team that bounced you out of the playoffs, and with Cleveland being the defending champions, the Raptors are going to try to trounce them. Contrary to most analysts and writers, players always think their team is better than their opponents. The Raptors were only two games away from advancing to the finals and will be looking to punish Cleveland for stopping them.

If there was ever a time to reassert prominence in the Eastern Conference, it would be this game. King James will be looking to quell any rebellions within his realm and the Raptors are one of the flag bearers.  The beginning of the rebellion fills followers with hope in their heart and aspirations in their head. Kings corrupt that hope with fear and championship teams are prone to instilling fear.

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