The Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 122 to 109 last night. It was a game of basketball that happened in the year 2026. Sometimes the ball goes in, and sometimes it does not, but last night it went in enough for us to win by thirteen points.
It is nice to win. My uncle says winning is better than losing, though he also says the same thing about the buffet at the casino. I think both things can be true at the same time if you do not think about it too hard.
A Long Distance Friendship
There was a report on the broadcast from Kayla Grey about DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. Apparently, they still send each other clips from the show Open Gym. They sit in their respective houses and reminisce about the past.
It is a bit like when you find an old photo of yourself wearing a shirt you thought was cool in 2016. You weren't necessarily cool, but you were younger, and your knees did not make that clicking sound when you walked down the stairs. DeMar reportedly has a favorite episode. I wonder if it is the one where they just eat lunch.
The Voices in the Room
People are talking about our commentators again. They are being described as calm, fair, and peaceful. It is a very specific way to describe a sports broadcast, like you are talking about a yoga instructor or a librarian who does not mind if you whisper.
As a new fan, it must be nice to hear facts about players that you did not know before. As an old fan, I just appreciate that they are not shouting. There is enough shouting in the world already, mostly at the intersection of Lawrence and Kennedy.
Standings and Other Mysteries
We are currently one win away from surpassing the New York Knicks in the standings. Being better than the Knicks is a traditional Canadian pastime, much like complaining about the price of winter tires or wondering why the subway is stopped between stations.
Someone is "holding it down" for the team right now. I am not entirely sure who, but the sentiment is appreciated. Holding things down is important, otherwise they might float away, and then we would have to find a new center or a new reason to stay awake until 11:30 PM.
Basketball is a strange sport when you really consider the physics of it. We are just jumping and hoping the orange sphere finds the nylon. Last night, we found it more than the Kings did. That is probably enough for one day.