It's been 152 long days since the "Kings of the North" last took to the court for an official NBA game, but the wait is finally over with the season-opener Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. ET).
After a historic 56-win season that saw the Toronto Raptors go all the way to the Eastern Conference final, the team seems poised for another memorable season.
Fans will be happy to see the return of some key players, including Jonas Valuncianus, Demarre Carroll and the continuing bromance between Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan.
It's that time of year. @Raptors Basketball is back :)) who's coming to the game? #gameday http://pic.twitter.com/reJ1DWtFkN
— @JValanciunas
Y'all pumped for opening night!? 🏀 Let's make sure we let everyone know this is our home court!!! 💯💯💯 #JYD2Point0 http://pic.twitter.com/1wGfk4EjhH
— @DeMarreCarroll1
Toronto was always the only choice. I am Toronto.@TSN_Sports #WeTheNorth #Comp10 http://pic.twitter.com/reAn1YWPSK
— @DeMar_DeRozan
Wow!! The start of my 11th @nba is here....I'm truly blessed and fortunate to be able play this game another season!!! Let's go be GREAT!!
— @Klow7
While Lowry will be kicking off his 11th NBA season on Wednesday night, Norman Powell will get to shake off the rookie-season jitters and start his sophomore year in red and black.
Sophomore season 😤 they sleeping time to wake them up #UTG #ProveEm
— @npowell2404
The Raptors will also be welcoming newcomer Jared Sullinger into the fold, though he will miss the start of the season after undergoing foot surgery.
Game day..... #WeTheNorth
— @Jared_Sully0
And with Halloween less than a week away, the Raptors seem to be getting in the spooky spirit by giving away 3D t-shirts to fans in attendance.
It has yet to be determined whether they are a "trick" or a "treat."
It's a 3-dimensional start to the season tonight inside @AirCanadaCentre. Grab your shirts, grab your glasses and enjoy the show. #RTZ http://pic.twitter.com/KBELYHCIX7
— @Raptors
Waiting for folks tonight - #raptors / #huskies 3D shirts. http://pic.twitter.com/YJcsyACKyF
— @Eric__Smith
The Raptors aren't the only Toronto team with a big night ahead of them, though, as the Toronto FC host the Philadelphia Union in a knockout playoff game.
A win will give them a berth into the Eastern Conference final.
It's a big day for us & a big day for our neighbours, @torontofc. Good luck tonight, lads! #TFCLive https://t.co/f3zqweOEzj
— @Raptors
Raptors start another run at the NBA crown
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