Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. Familiarity is where we thrive," said Teresa Resch, the Raptors’ vice president of basketball operations and one of the guiding forces behind the team’s move to Tampa. "The Toronto Raptors and their fans will not be disappointed here in Tampa Bay," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor saidThe last time Tampa was on the NBA’s schedule prior to this season was in 2010, when Miami and Orlando were supposed to meet there in a preseason game. At least 17 times in the next 2 ½ months, the Raptors will be calling a court in Tampa home. We’ve got a beautiful arena, there’s beautiful sun.

Source: Fox News December 22, 2020 18:22 UTC