VIDEO: Raptors mascot makes return from injury, does handstand push-ups

Mike Cassese / Reuters

On the verge of clinching their first playoff spot in 6 seasons, the Toronto Raptors are getting healthy. 

The Raptors mascot, affectionately known as 'The Raptor', suffered an ACL injury on Oct. 10th, 2013 while performing at a community outreach initiative in Halifax, Canada. The original prognosis called for a year-long recovery, but 'The Raptor' managed to return to action in just under 6 months.

He was up to his usual antics in Sunday's contest between the Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, performing hand-stand push-ups, and pretending to eat the security staff. The world is a better place with 'The Raptor' back in the fold.

[Courtesy Toronto Raptors]

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