The NBA Toronto Raptors have won their first Divisional title, after defeating Orlando coupled with a New Jersey loss to Chicago.

The Raptors currently have the 3rd of 8 seeds for the Eastern Conference playoffs. If they can maintain their position for the remaining six games they will have home court advantage for the first playoff round against the 6th seed team, currently an injured plagued Washington team.

The rapid rise of the the Raptors after many dismal and embarrassing seasons was not expected. The hopes for most fans was to improve on last seasons 27 wins, and hopefully sneak into the playoffs. The current situation is better than the best case scenario that most fans could have realistically anticipated.

With great success, comes great expectations. The complete retooling and change of atmosphere and structure of the organization has many fans now expecting a perennial contending team.

And with Toronto Maple Leafs struggling to make the playoffs, the Toronto Raptors hope to make in roads in capturing the hearts and minds, and a larger fan base in a hockey mad town.