When a reporter pointed out to Morris Peterson that he will tie the injured Alvin Williams atop the Raptors' career games list tomorrow night, lockermate Aaron Williams jumped into the conversation and blurted out, "Mr. Raptor."

Seems like a fair nickname for a guy who has managed to stick around with the revolving-door franchise since the Raptors selected him 21st overall in 2000.

Peterson, who has struggled to find consistency at times but has elevated his game recently, will tie Alvin Williams when he plays his 417th game tomorrow on the road against the Detroit Pistons.

He'll become the sole leader in the career-games department on Wednesday when the Raptors play host to the Atlanta Hawks at the Air Canada Centre.

"It is surprising," the swingman said. "That's something you don't really think about too much. I just go out there and play hard every game."