"This show of cross-sport solidarity follows recent moments of unity across Toronto's teams. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was spotted arriving at Game 7 of the ALCS against the Mariners wearing an Auston Matthews jersey. In a nod of respect, Matthews returned the gesture by walking into the Maple Leafs' game against New Jersey wearing Guerrero's jersey. Now, the Raptors are stepping up in support of the Jays, acknowledging the magnitude of the moment."
"Weekday NBA games tipping off at 6:30 p.m. are almost unheard of - possibly a first in league history. It remains to be seen how the earlier start time will impact fans, who'll have a shorter window to commute, and players, whose pregame routines are built around the usual 7:00 or 7:30 starts. Regardless, Toronto is uniting behind its teams in a way the city hasn't seen in decades - and sports fans are here for it."
The Toronto Raptors moved the tip-off times for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks and a home game versus the Houston Rockets from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The adjustment accommodates the Toronto Blue Jays' first World Series appearance since 1993 and allows fans to attend both events. Games 1 and 2 of the World Series will be shown on the arena's big screen immediately after the Raptors' games. The change reflects growing cross-sport solidarity in the city, with recent jersey exchanges between players. Earlier starts are unusual for weekday NBA games and may affect fan commutes and player pregame routines. Raptors Republic will host a watch party for the opener.
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