With a defence-oriented off-season makeover and an Eastern Conference that’s lacking in flat-out dominant teams, it’s difficult to gauge exactly what the Toronto Raptors can do in this new NBA season, which got underway Tuesday night. The on-court results aren’t guaranteed for the Raptors, but here are five things that fans can count on at Wednesday night’s opener against the Indiana Pacers.
New security measures
The fun in this fun fact is arguable, but did you know that the metal detectors you walk through at airports are known as magnetometers? Raptors fans will get an up-close experience with these devices this season, as both the NHL and NBA aim to “ensure the safest environment possible for all of our patrons,” a September news release explained.