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Heat use late run to beat pesky Sixers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Mario Chalmers scored 13 points and Chris Bosh had 12 to help the Heat go on a dominant late run that put away the pesky Sixers. The Heat used a 15-0 spurt in the fourth quarter to turn a tight one for 36 minutes into a comfortable victory...

Heat hold off Bulls as Rose misses late (AP)

LeBron James scored 35 points, while reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose wasted two chances in the final 23 seconds and the Miami Heat escaped with a 97-93 win Sunday over the Chicago Bulls. Chris Bosh scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds for the Heat, who never trailed -- but this win in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals was not easy.

Wade has 28 in return, Heat top Knicks (AP)

LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night. Chris Bosh scored 13 points and James finished with eight rebounds and seven assists for Miami, which plays host to Chicago on Sunday in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals.

James' 6 late FTs get Heat past Pistons (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 points, including the game's last six from the free throw line, to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-98 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Heat trailed 98-95 after a 3-pointer by Detroit's Jonas Jerebko, but James made two free throws to cut the deficit to one with 1:19 left.

Bosh scores 17 in 4th, powers Heat past Cavs
Chris Bosh scored 17 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added 18 and the Miami Heat survived another shaky offensive night to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Tuesday night.

Bosh's 17 in 4th, 35 for game spark Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 17 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added 18 and the Miami Heat survived another shaky offensive night to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Tuesday night. Bosh made 10 of 16 shots and reached the 30-point mark for the fourth time this season for Miami, which improved to 4-1 against Cleveland since James joined the Heat.

Bosh scores 17 of 35 in fourth
Chris Bosh scored 17 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added 18 and the Miami Heat survived another shaky offensive night to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Tuesday night.

Bosh's 30 lift Heat to 6-0 without Wade (AP)

Chris Bosh and LeBron James are allowing Dwyane Wade to simply focus on recovery. Bosh scored 30 points, James added 28 points and nine rebounds and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten without Wade in the lineup this season, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 113-92 on Saturday night. Mario Chalmers scored 11 for Miami, which outrebounded Philadelphia 52-31 and moved into a tie with Orlando for first in...

Wade sits again as Heat romp Sixers
Chris Bosh and LeBron James are allowing Dwyane Wade to simply focus on recovery.

Wade sits out as Bosh, Heat cruise past 76ers
Chris Bosh scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 points and nine rebounds and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten without Dwyane Wade in the lineup this season, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 113-92 on Saturday night.

LeBron shakes off illness to get Heat by Lakers
LeBron James shook off flu-like symptoms to score 31 points, Chris Bosh scored 15 and the Miami Heat won their second straight, topping the Los Angeles Lakers 98-87 on Thursday night.

Heat utilize 39-point 3rd quarter to spurn Spurs
LeBron James scored 33 points, Chris Bosh added 30 and the Miami Heat used a historic third-quarter turnaround to erase a big deficit and beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-98 on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game slide.

Heat dominate 3rd quarter to beat Spurs (AP)

LeBron James scored 33 points, Chris Bosh added 30 and the Miami Heat used a historic third-quarter turnaround to erase a big deficit and beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-98 on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game slide. Miami outscored San Antonio 39-12 in the third quarter -- the second-largest differential for any quarter in Heat history, and the second-worst differential for a period in Spurs...

LeBron, Heat snap three-game skid
LeBron James scored 33 points, Chris Bosh added 30 and the Miami Heat used a historic third-quarter turnaround to erase a big deficit and beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-98 on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game slide.

Miami Heat beat Atlanta Hawks, and Chris Bosh does it without LeBron James or Dwyane Wade
And Miami reminds it can gut out wins even without LeBron, Wade.

Daily Dime: Heat win without LeBron, D-Wade
Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers stepped up in a major way with LeBron and D-Wade out.

Bosh, Heat outlast Hawks in triple overtime
Chris Bosh scored 33 points and the Miami Heat, playing without injured stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, beat the Atlanta Hawks 116-109 in triple overtime on Thursday night.

Heat beat Hawks in 3OT minus James, Wade (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 33 points and the Miami Heat, playing without injured stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, beat the Atlanta Hawks 116-109 in triple-overtime on Thursday night. Mario Chalmers had 22 of his 29 points after the third quarter for the Heat, including five in the third overtime. Wade missed his second straight game with a sore left foot and James was held out after he turned his left...

James helps Wade-less Heat rout Pacers (AP)

The Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade on Wednesday night. LeBron James had a lot to do with that. Now, the Heat can only hope both superstars won't be on the bench Thursday in Atlanta. James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and Miami routed the Indiana Pacers 118-83 on Wednesday even without Wade.

LeBron, Heat don't need Wade to slam Pacers
LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

LeBron's 33 lead Heat past Pacers
LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Postgame: Bosh on Heat win
Chris Bosh discusses Heat's 129-90 victory over the Bobcats.

Bosh, Wade help James propose, defeat Bobcats
Miami Heat's Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade help teammate Lebron James propose to Savannah Brinson, defeat Charlotte Bobcats.

Heat start 5-0 for first time after rout (AP)
Chris Bosh scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half, and the Miami Heat improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by rolling past the Charlotte Bobcats 129-90 on Sunday night. The 129 points is the most scored by any NBA team so far this season and the 39-point victory margin matched the third-largest in Heat history.

Heat 5-0, explode for 129 points in win
Chris Bosh scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half, and the Miami Heat improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by rolling past the Charlotte Bobcats 129-90 on Sunday night.

Bosh, Heat stay perfect after trouncing Bobcats
Chris Bosh scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half, and the Miami Heat improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by rolling past the Charlotte Bobcats 129-90 on Sunday night.

Heat nearly blow big lead, beat Celtics (AP)

LeBron James scored 26 points, rookie point guard Norris Cole came up with 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat nearly blew a 20-point lead before beating the Boston Celtics 115-107 on Tuesday night. Dwyane Wade finished with 24 points and eight assists for Miami, which got 18 from Chris Bosh and twice saw its lead cut to three in the final minutes.

Rookie PG Cole shines in Heat scrimmage (AP)
LeBron James was the first one on the floor, swishing the first shot he took. Dwyane Wade arrived with a candy cane behind his right ear. Chris Bosh gestured to the fans with his usual intensity. Miami's stars gave fans what they wanted Thursday night. But a Heat rookie might have provided the biggest surprise.

Heat to play Christmas opener in Dallas (AP)
For the first time since the shortened 1998-99 season, the NBA finalists from one season will open the following season against one another. Heat forwards Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem appreciate the irony. The NBA has made it official -- again -- saying Friday that Miami will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, only this time in the season-opener for both clubs.

Bosh: Seeing Mavs raise banner 'going to suck'
While Heat forward Chris Bosh is looking forward to finally getting the season underway, the Dallas native didn't mince words when it came to the prospect of watching the Mavericks raise their championship banner in front of their home crowd.

Heat ready to start shopping (AP)
With the season starting on Christmas, the Miami Heat are getting ready to shop. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem are still under contract, meaning the core remains intact. Mario Chalmers is a restricted free agent, though he clearly has an eye on being back in Miami, and rookie point guard Norris Cole figures to contend for some rotation time.

Heat's Bosh expecting first child
NBA star Chris Bosh and his wife, Adrienne, are expecting their first child, a boy.

NBA stars to play in Obama fundraiser (AP)
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is bringing together more than two dozen NBA stars for a fundraising basketball game next month. Obama's campaign says Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics, Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat and many others will headline the "Obama Classic Basketball Game" on Dec.

Heat's Bosh says it's 'weird' to not be playing
Chris Bosh watched basketball Tuesday night. For now, it's the best option he has.

Heat's Bosh won't eye overseas until no season
Chris Bosh watched basketball Tuesday night. For now, it's the best option he has.

Top stars to play in Puerto Rico event (AP)
Organizers say Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade are expected to headline an exhibition basketball game in Puerto Rico on Sunday. According to a press release, the World All-Star Classic also will feature Amare Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Carlos Boozer, Chris Kaman, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Tyson Chandler.

Heat's Big Three set for charity game at FIU
The idea was hatched a couple weeks ago when LeBron James was among a small group reaching out to Isiah Thomas about the possibility of hosting a star-studded charity game at Florida International as a way to connect with fans during the NBA lockout.

James, Wade, Bosh to host charity game (AP)
Miami Heat stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are planning to host about 20 NBA players for a charity game on Oct. 8. Details are still being finalized and an official announcement is expected Wednesday. The game is being planned for Florida International, where Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is a coach.

Sources: Heat's Big Three to host charity game
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will come together next week to host and play in "The South Florida Celebrity Classic," according to sources close to the project.

Heat stars set to play in charity game
Miami Heat stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are planning to host about 20 NBA players for a charity game on Oct. 8.

Bosh expects Heat to start workouts soon
Chris Bosh enjoyed just about every second of his jampacked offseason.

Bosh says he's ready for workouts
Chris Bosh expects the Miami Heat to get together to start preparing for a new season in the coming weeks, regardless of the NBA's lockout status.

What lockout? Bosh expects Heat workouts soon
Chris Bosh enjoyed just about every second of his jampacked offseason.

Wade: Heat 'set a trend' by teaming All-Stars
Love or hate the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade knows that he and teammates LeBron James and Chris Bosh set a trend that the rest of the NBA will follow for years.

Bosh bash? Shaq likens Heat stars to just 'Big 2'
Shaquille O'Neal's debut as a full-fledged NBA analyst had him raving about LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Shaq says Heat only have 'Big 2' (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal's debut as a full-fledged NBA analyst had him raving about LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. As for Chris Bosh? Apparently, Shaq's not a big fan of his work. During NBATV's show Tuesday to announce the league's schedule for the 2011-12 season -- one jeopardized by a lockout -- O'Neal referred to the Heat as having a "Big 2." Since Bosh, Wade and James...

Report: Lockout held for Bosh's wedding
The lavish wedding of Miami Heat giant Chris Bosh and petite beauty Adrienne Williams prompted a brief lifting of the NBA lockout as he and his fellow players, including LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, partied along with team executives, the New York Post reported Tuesday.

Report: Bosh's bash missing LeBron, Wade
NBA star Chris Bosh's Las Vegas bachelor party, dubbed "The Hangover 3," was a four-day bro-down on the Strip involving guns, booze, red meat and magic, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

Video: Chris Bosh crying after Game 6 loss
The Heat do cry after all

Heat's Haslem haunting Mavericks again (AP)
For all the glitzy personnel moves the Miami Heat made last summer to largely reshape the NBA's balance of power, there was one deal the Dallas Mavericks desperately wish never happened. And we're not talking about the ones LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh signed. Nope, the Mavs were hoping to land Udonis Haslem a year ago when he hit the open market.

Bosh's jumper gives Heat 2-1 finals lead (AP)

The Miami Heat didn't blow this one. Now they're just two wins from being crowned NBA champions. Chris Bosh made a 16-foot, go-ahead jumper from the baseline with 39.6 seconds left and the Heat held on for an 88-86 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night for a 2-1 lead in the NBA finals.

Bosh set for Dallas homecoming in finals (AP)

The first time Chris Bosh returned to Dallas as an NBA player in 2003, he needed 175 tickets for family and friends. He won't get anywhere near that many on this trip home. "You don't get your hands on extra tickets," Bosh said. "The ticket thing, man, it's something else." Especially now, in the NBA finals.

Mavericks erase big road deficit again (AP)

Down by 15. Only 7:14 left. On the road. Headed toward an 0-2 deficit in the NBA finals against a Miami Heat team ready to be crowned NBA champions since LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade last summer. It's pretty remarkable that the Mavericks overcame it all to win the game and even the series.

Dirk tears tendon in left middle finger (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki tore a tendon in his left middle finger during Game 1 of the NBA finals, and likely will wear a splint to protect it the rest of the series. Nowitzki was hurt trying to swipe the ball from Miami's Chris Bosh during the fourth quarter of Dallas' 92-84 loss in the opener Tuesday night.

Heat make surprising 11 3s in Game 1 (AP)

The Miami Heat were more than the Big Three. They unleashed some big 3s on the Dallas Mavericks, too. Combine that with winning the bench battle, and the Heat had some surprising advantages in their 92-84 victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals on Tuesday night. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all had good nights for the Heat, but the Mavericks were ready for that.

Game 82 win gave Heat home-court edge (AP)

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will play Game 1 of the NBA finals on their home floor. They can thank Eddie House, Juwan Howard and Jamaal Magloire for that privilege. The story goes like this: On the final night of the regular season, the Miami Heat were playing against the Toronto Raptors -- and had an eye on the Dallas Mavericks.

Heat come back to close out Bulls with 18-3 run
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined to win a championship. Well, now they have their shot.

Down 12 late, Heat rally to reach finals (AP)

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined to win a championship. Well, now they have their shot. James scored 28 points, Wade added 21, and they led a furious rally in the final minutes as the Miami Heat eliminated Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls 83-80 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday.

Bulls C Asik to miss rest of playoffs (AP)

Chicago Bulls backup center Omer Asik will miss the rest of the season because of a broken left fibula. Asik was injured in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami. The team says an MRI and CT scan taken before Game 4 on Tuesday confirmed the injury. He tried to play anyway, but lasted just two minutes.

Heat win in OT, within 1 game of finals (AP)

Dwyane Wade was ailing, so LeBron James and Chris Bosh more than picked up the slack. Then Wade found his groove at the perfect time, and the Miami Heat, the team put together solely to win championships, moved one emotional victory away from the NBA finals. James scored 35 points, Bosh added 22 and the Heat overcame an early 11-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 101-93 on Tuesday night,...

Wade fuels Heat in OT as Bulls pushed to brink
LeBron James scored 35 points, Chris Bosh added 22 and the Miami Heat moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a wild 101-93 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference title series on Tuesday night.

Bosh powers Heat to 2-1 series lead over Bulls
Chris Bosh scored 34 points, LeBron James added 22 and the Miami Heat took a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Chicago Bulls 96-85 on Sunday night.

Bosh has 34 as Heat down Bulls in Game 3 (AP)

For the second time in three games, Chris Bosh had a monster night against the Chicago Bulls. Unlike the first, this one paid off with a win. And the Miami Heat are two victories from their first trip to the NBA finals since 2006. Bosh scored 34 points, LeBron James finished with 22 points and 10 assists, and the Heat remained unbeaten at home in the postseason by beating the Bulls 96-85 in Game 3...

Heat players to take turns guarding Rose (AP)
LeBron James will take some turns guarding Derrick Rose in the Eastern Conference finals. So will Dwyane Wade. Mike Bibby, Mario Chalmers and even Chris Bosh in some moments, too. None of them expects to stop him. Keeping Rose in check, however, is the top priority for the Miami Heat -- and is likely a prerequisite for beating the Chicago Bulls and reaching the NBA finals.

Heat win in OT, take 3-1 lead on Celtics (AP)

Miami's Big Three was assembled for just this purpose: To dominate the bullies from Boston who knocked them from the playoffs so many times before. LeBron James scored 35 points, Dwyane Wade had 28 and Chris Bosh had 20 on Monday night to give the Heat a 98-90 overtime victory over the Celtics and move Miami within one game of the Eastern Conference finals.

Bosh admits nerves got best of him in Game 3
The intensity of Game 3's atmosphere got to Chris Bosh, something he admitted when looking back on his first-ever road game in the second round. Bosh said nerves were a major factor in perhaps his worst game of the season.

Heat's Bosh sues ex-girlfriend over reality show
Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is suing the mother of his child for appearing on a reality TV show called "Basketball Wives," which he said intrudes on his private life.

Bosh sues ex-girlfriend for reality show (AP)
Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is suing the mother of his child for appearing on a reality TV show called "Basketball Wives," which he said intrudes on his private life. Bosh claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court that Allison Mathis and Shed Media are trying to unjustly enrich themselves by using Bosh's name and intruding into his private affairs.

Bosh sues ex over 'Basketball Wives'
Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is suing the mother of his child for appearing on a reality TV show called "Basketball Wives," which he said intrudes on his private life.

Heat oust 76ers to reach East semifinals (AP)

Not easy. But over. For the first time since 2006, the Miami Heat have won a playoff series -- and, finally, can start thinking in earnest about another showdown with the Boston Celtics. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals by topping Philadelphia 97-91 on Wednesday night and ousting the 76ers in five...

Heat knock 76ers out of playoffs after 5 games
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals by topping Philadelphia 97-91 on Wednesday night and ousting the 76ers in five games.

Heat eager to finish sweep of 76ers (AP)

Lou Williams hit a 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 86-82 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday and avoid a sweep. Miami was 95 seconds away from winning Game 4, holding an 82-76 lead. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the Heat didn't score again.

Report: Bosh got married before playoffs
Miami Heat star Chris Bosh headed into the playoffs as a married man after a secret wedding in Miami Beach earlier this month, TMZ reported Saturday.

Heat rally past Sixers to take 3-0 lead (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 24 points and 15 boards and the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 100-94 victory Thursday night. Chris Bosh scored 19 points for the Heat, who rallied from an early 10-point deficit to move within one win of a sweep of the Eastern Conference series.

James, Heat rout 76ers, take 2-0 series lead
LeBron James scored 29 points, Chris Bosh had his second straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat never trailed in beating the Philadelphia 76ers 94-73 on Monday night in Game 2.

Heat roll to 2-0 lead over 76ers, 94-73 (AP)

LeBron James outscored Philadelphia's entire starting five in the first half by himself. So did Chris Bosh. So did Dwyane Wade. And that pretty much tells the tale of a night the 76ers would rather forget. No comeback required for the Miami Heat this time -- they went wire-to-wire on the lead, and moved two wins from advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bosh helps Heat hold off Pacers' rally in Game 1
Chris Bosh scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat held off a Philadelphia rally to beat the 76ers 97-89 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Heat get late scare before beating 76ers (AP)

Game on the line, a sold-out arena standing in anticipation. Dwyane Wade relished those moments in 2006. And apparently still does. Playing with five fouls yet attacking nonetheless, Wade scored five of his 17 points in the final 1:34 to help the Miami Heat hold off a huge comeback try by Philadelphia and beat the 76ers 97-89 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Heat rest Big 3 in win over Raptors (AP)

Eddie House scored a career-high 35 points, Juwan Howard added 18 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 97-79 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale. With the Heat assured of the second seed in the East, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra rested LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Heat also were without forward Mike Miller, who sat out the second half Sunday against Boston because...

Miami Heat resting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in finale
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra is resting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat's final regular-season game.

Heat rest James, Wade, Bosh in finale (AP)
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra is resting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat's final regular-season game. The Heat are locked into the second seed in the East and host Philadelphia in their playoff opener on Saturday. Miami also is without forward Mike Miller, who sat out the second half of Sunday's win over Boston with a sore left thumb and injured his left ankle in...

Heat win, remain tied for 2nd in East (AP)

Dwyane Wade was back and attacking, his sore thigh almost forgotten. Chris Bosh had his biggest fourth quarter of the season. LeBron James controlled the offense, as he's done so many times. Though not easily, Charlotte was handled. And now the Heat can get ready for Boston. Bosh scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and grabbed 10 rebounds, Wade returned from injury to score 27 more,...

Bosh, Wade both hit 27 to get Heat past Bobcats
Chris Bosh scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade returned from injury to score 27 more, and the Miami Heat held off the undermanned Charlotte Bobcats 112-103 on Friday night.

Heat cruise past struggling Nets 108-94 (AP)

LeBron James had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat opened a 16-point first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 108-94 victory over the struggling New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. Dwyane Wade added 18 points despite a first-quarter thigh injury and Chris Bosh had 16 as the Heat won their third straight and eighth in nine games.

Heat on verge of clinching Southeast (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, LeBron James added 27 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, and the Miami Heat turned a tight game into a rout in the third quarter of a 111-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Chris Bosh added 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat, who trailed at halftime but opened the third quarter with a staggering 25-1 run to take control.

After Wall's ejection, Heat beat Wizards (AP)

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat had a surprisingly tough time against the lowly Wizards -- even after No. 1 draft pick John Wall was ejected for a second-quarter scuffle. James finished with 35 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Wade had 33 points and nine assists, and Chris Bosh scored 26, helping Miami get past Washington 123-107 Wednesday night and avoid what would have been...

James, Wade, Bosh score 30-plus in win (AP)

Dwyane Wade was hurting at halftime and spent much of the third quarter recovering in the Miami locker room. He returned in plenty of time to help set Heat history. LeBron James had 33 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, Chris Bosh added 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Heat beat the Houston Rockets 125-119 on Sunday for their eighth win in nine games.

Big Three combines for 94 in Heat win
LeBron James had 33 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, Chris Bosh added 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat set a franchise record in beating the Houston Rockets 125-119 on Sunday for their eighth win in nine games.

Heat open 4th with 15-0 run, top Pistons (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and Chris Bosh added 23 to help the Miami Heat rally for a 100-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. LeBron James had 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Miami, which has won six of seven following a five-game losing streak. The Heat trailed by 11 late in the third quarter before Mike Miller made a 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Heat rally past Pistons to win sixth in last seven
Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and Chris Bosh added 23 to help the Miami Heat rally for a 100-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Heat rally in fourth to down Pistons
Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and Chris Bosh added 23 to help the Miami Heat rally for a 100-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Chalmers injured, Heat hold off Nuggets (AP)

Mike Bibby came to Miami to provide veteran leadership. The Heat soon may be asking him for much more. LeBron James scored 33 points, Dwyane Wade had 32 and Miami never trailed during a 103-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Chris Bosh finished with his fifth straight double-double, 18 points and 11 rebounds.

James scores 43 as Heat pound Hawks (AP)

LeBron James scored 43 points, including 23 in a dominant third quarter, and the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 106-85 on Friday night. Chris Bosh had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade had 14 points as Miami rolled to the runaway win in its first visit of the season to Atlanta. James made 16 of 21 shots, including five 3-pointers.

Heat avenge loss to Spurs, win 110-80 (AP)

For the Miami Heat, there was symmetry in the turnabout. Lose by 30 in San Antonio, win by 30 in Miami. Chris Bosh scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 29 and the Miami Heat avenged their worst loss of the season by rolling past the NBA-leading Spurs 110-80 on Monday night. LeBron James finished with 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Heat, who have won three...

Bosh, Heat pay back Spurs with 30-point romp
Chris Bosh scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 29 and the Miami Heat avenged their worst loss of the season by rolling past the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs 110-80 Monday night.

Wade, Bosh help Heat snap skid, Lakers' streak
Chris Bosh scored 24 points, Dwyane Wade added 20 and the Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 94-88 on Thursday night, clinching a playoff spot.

Heat end 5-game skid, Lakers' 8-game run (AP)

The first chore for the Miami Heat is done: They're in the playoffs. That's no surprise. Snapping a five-game slide by beating the NBA's hottest team to get there, well, that might not have been what everyone saw coming. Chris Bosh scored 24 points, Dwyane Wade added eight of his 20 in the fourth quarter and the Heat ended their losing streak by beating the two-time defending NBA...

Heat beat Lakers to snap five-game skid
Chris Bosh scored 24 points, Dwyane Wade added eight of his 20 in the fourth quarter and the Heat ended their losing streak by beating the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 94-88 on Thursday night, the earliest Miami has secured a postseason bid in franchise history.

Report: Wade, Bosh refuse to watch TV
Heat stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are not watching TV until the coverage of the "Crygate" saga dies down, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Wednesday.

Erik Spoelstra dismisses Chris Bosh's comments on role in offense
As the Miami Heat attempted to pick up the pieces following their fifth straight loss and prepare for the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, coach Erik Spoelstra all but dismissed Chris Bosh's statements about wanting more low-post plays.

Spoelstra trying to clear up 'Crygate' (AP)
Having LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together was supposed to be the Miami Heat formula for many championships. And it might. Someday. Right now, it isn't. With the playoffs a little more than a month away, time is running out. So maybe it was fitting that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had his back to the wall of Miami's practice court Monday when trying his best to clear up...

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh likes Derrick Rose over LeBron James for MVP
Like his Miami Heat teammate Juwan Howard, Chris Bosh says that if he had a vote for the MVP award he would vote for the Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, instead of his own teammate LeBron James.

LeBron James of Miami Heat says trades shift power to Eastern Conference
When LeBron James joined forces with stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh this summer, he expected others to follow suit.

James, Wade lead Heat to rout of Kings (AP)

Potential trouble signs were everywhere for the Miami Heat. The first game back after the All-Star break. A bit of cross country-travel fatigue for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Looming big-time matchups with the Chicago Bulls and new-look New York Knicks. Not a problem. James scored 31 points, Wade added 23 and the Heat opened their post-All-Star schedule with an easy 117-97 win over the...

Heat teammates unable to rally East (AP)
LeBron James nearly brought the East team back in the All-Star game. In the end, though, he and his Miami Heat buddies couldn't keep Kobe Bryant and the West from victory. James had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the 148-143 loss Sunday night at Staples Center. The East was loaded with James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Heat, along with the Boston quartet of Ray Allen, Kevin...

Bosh helps Heat win in return to Toronto (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 28 points, LeBron James had 23 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 103-95 Wednesday night. Chris Bosh scored 25 points against his former team as the Raptors lost their 17th game in 19. Andrea Bargnani scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and DeMar DeRozan finished with 24 but the Raptors never led after the first six...

Wade scores 41, helps Heat top Pacers (AP)

Dwyane Wade tied a franchise record for most points in a first half with 31, and finished with 41 overall to help the Miami Heat defeat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Tuesday night. Wade also finished with 12 rebounds for the Heat, who bounced back from a loss to Boston on Sunday. LeBron James scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and Chris Bosh added 22 points and eight rebounds for...

James, Heat being taunted on road (AP)
The booing and heckling from capacity crowds all over the country is like music to day Wade's ears. The Miami Heat became villains to many when LeBron James made his nationally televised decision to leave Cleveland and join superstars Wade and Chris Bosh last summer. The choice, and the showy way it went down, didn't sit well with a lot of NBA fans and they have made their feelings known...

James has 41, Heat win seventh straight (AP)

With LeBron James on the bench, the Indiana Pacers quickly took command. Unfortunately for them, he returned. The league's two-time reigning MVP had 41 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Chris Bosh added 19 points and the Miami Heat rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 117-112 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.

Wade leads Heat to sixth straight win (AP)

Blake Griffin's first dunk of the day was a wake-up call. For the Miami Heat, anyway. Dwyane Wade had 28 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and the Heat stretched their winning streak to six games on Sunday afternoon with a 97-79 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Bosh scored 16, Eddie House added 15 and LeBron James had 12 points for Miami.

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh: Ankle is 'around 70 to 80 percent' healthy
Amid his struggles since returning from an injury, Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh said his sprained right ankle is only "around 70 to 80 percent" healthy and that it could take another week or two before he regains his comfort level on the court.

James wishes Cavaliers, fans 'the best' (AP)
LeBron James says he finds no satisfaction in Cleveland's struggles this season. Speaking before the Miami Heat faced the Cavaliers on Monday night, James says Cleveland's descent from a championship contender to the NBA's worst team does little to vindicate his decision to join up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in South Florida.

Heat's Big 3 to start vs. Thunder (AP)
The Miami Heat were set to have their Big 3 back together for Sunday's game at Oklahoma City. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were all in the starting lineup turned in by coach Erik Spoelstra prior to the game. Bosh had missed the last four games with a sprained left ankle, while Wade missed Miami's last game with a sprained right wrist.

Chris Bosh of Miami to return Sunday vs. Oklahoma City Thunder; Dwyane Wade questionable
Heat forward Chris Bosh plans to play this afternoon against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making a return after missing four games with a sprained left ankle.

Kevin Durant calls out Chris Bosh as one of 'fake tough guys'
Kevin Durant drew a rare technical foul for jawing with Miami's Chris Bosh in the first quarter of their game Sunday. And he wasn't done talking.

Durant calls Bosh 'fake tough guy' (AP)
Kevin Durant drew a rare technical foul for jawing with Miami's Chris Bosh in the first quarter of their game Sunday. And he wasn't done talking. When asked about it after the game, Durant had more harsh words for Bosh. "I was talking to my teammate and he decided he wanted to put his 2 cents into it.

Kevin Durant calls out Chris Bosh as one of 'fake tough guys'
Kevin Durant drew a rare technical foul for jawing with Miami's Chris Bosh in the first quarter of their game Sunday. And he wasn't done talking.

Durant calls out Bosh after loss
Kevin Durant drew a rare technical foul for jawing with Miami's Chris Bosh in the first quarter of their game Sunday. And he wasn't done talking.

Big 3 power Heat by Thunder 108-103 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points and Eddie House hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22.2 seconds left as the Miami Heat got their Big 3 back together and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-103 on Sunday. LeBron James added 23 points and 13 rebounds, Chris Bosh scored 20 in his first game back after a four-game absence and the Heat snapped Oklahoma City's six-game home winning streak.

Wade day to day with bruised wrist
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were both on the team flight to Oklahoma City, a sign that both may be in the lineup when the Heat visit the Thunder on Sunday afternoon.

James' 39 help Heat win minus Wade, Bosh (AP)

Eddie House hit two deciding free throws with 6.5 seconds left, LeBron James led all scorers with 39 points and the Miami Heat rallied late to beat the Detroit Pistons 88-87 on Friday night. James finished with nine assists and eight rebounds for the Heat, who played without Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade and trailed by 10 late in the third quarter.

Chris Bosh of Miami Heat sits out trip to New York; his return uncertain
Chris Bosh will be sidelined on Thursday night when the Heat face the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Bosh doesn't travel for Knicks game
Chris Bosh plans to get dressed up in a suit, make some popcorn and turn the volume high on his television when the Miami Heat visit New York on Thursday night.

Chris Bosh of Miami Heat day to day, 'making progress' with ankle
Chris Bosh sat out practice on Monday, as he continues to rehabilitate his left ankle, which he sprained Jan. 15 in Chicago.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat questionable for game after missing shootaround
The Miami Heat will be without Chris Bosh against his former team Saturday and aren't sure of Dwyane Wade's status, either.

Heat end 4-game skid without Wade, Bosh (AP)

Mike Miller came into Saturday with exactly zero points at home this season. He now has 32. Getting his long-awaited Miami breakout game, Miller scored 22 points in the second quarter alone, helping the Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 to snap a four-game slide. LeBron James finished with 38 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade (migraine) and Chris Bosh (left ankle...

Wade, Bosh sit out against Raptors (AP)
Dwyane Wade's headache is the latest headache for the Miami Heat. Wade was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors after spending the day dealing with a migraine, and forward Chris Bosh will miss the matchup against his former club with a sprained left ankle. So with Wade and Bosh out, Miami's "Big 3" will be down to one -- LeBron James, the two-time reigning...

LeBron James says he prepared to post up with Chris Bosh sidelined
LeBron James said he spent considerable time during free agency last summer working on his low-post game in case his team needed him at power forward.

Bosh unlikely to face Raptors on Saturday
Heat forward Chris Bosh is unlikely to play when Miami hosts the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.

Chris Bosh of Miami Heat misses practice, remains doubtful
Heat forward Chris Bosh is unlikely to play when Miami hosts the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.

Chris Bosh (ankle) improving, status still questionable
Chris Bosh's health is improving, but not well enough for the Miami Heat's starting power forward to test out his sprained left ankle in practice.

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh out; LeBron James a game-time decision
Heat forward Chris Bosh has been ruled out of Miami's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, and two-time league MVP LeBron James remains a game-time decision.

Bosh out, LeBron questionable against Hawks
Heat forward Chris Bosh has been ruled out of Miami's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, and two-time league MVP LeBron James remains a game-time decision.

Heat practice without Big Three
Chris Bosh shot free throws. LeBron James worked on 40-footers. Dwyane Wade tried a few layups.

Big Zero? LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh miss Miami Heat practice
Heat owner Micky Arison attended his team's practice Monday only to find his three $100 million players on the sidelines with him.

Chicago Bulls' Tom Thibodeau defends Omer Asik from Chris Bosh's critical comments
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau defended Omer Asik from Chris Bosh's critical comments.

James' 44 help Heat extend road streak (AP)

LeBron James had 44 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, Dwyane Wade added 34 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 in overtime Sunday night for their 13th straight road victory. James buried two deep 3-pointers and made two free throws in the extra period for the Heat (30-9), who have won 21 of their last 22 games after a slow start to the season.

Heat win in OT, extend road streak to 12 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading the surging Miami Heat in a 101-95 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night that extended their road winning streak to 12 games. Miami has won 20 of its last 21 after a 9-8 start, but this was by far one of the grittiest games the Heat have played as they inch closer to the 1971-72 Lakers' record streak of 16 consecutive road...

Heat escape with OT win vs. Bucks
Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading the surging Miami Heat in a 101-95 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night that extended their road winning streak to 12 games.

Heat top Bucks in OT for 12th straight road win
Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading the surging Miami Heat in a 101-95 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night that extended their road winning streak to 12 games.

Heat rally for 17th win in 18 games (AP)

Even a 20-point deficit doesn't derail the Miami Heat these days. LeBron James had 25 points and 10 assists, Dwyane Wade also scored 25 points and the Miami Heat overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 114-107 on Saturday night for their 17th victory in 18 games. Chris Bosh added 20 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which pulled into a virtual tie with Boston atop the...

Wade pours in 40 points as Heat fend off Knicks
Dwyane Wade scored a season-high 40 points, LeBron James and Chris Bosh each finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat held off a big fourth-quarter rally to beat the New York Knicks 106-98 on Tuesday night.

Wade's season-high 40 get Heat by Knicks (AP)

No blowout this time for the Miami Heat. They can beat the Knicks with a grind-it-out finish, too. Dwyane Wade scored 15 of his season-high 40 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James and Chris Bosh each finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat held off a late comeback to beat New York 106-98 on Tuesday night, Miami's 15th win in its last 16 games overall and its seventh straight...

James' triple-double gets Heat by Lakers (AP)

LeBron James had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists while hitting a season-high five 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat thrived on the holiday stage in a 96-80 victory over Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Chris Bosh had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade added 18 points on a sore knee for the Heat, who won for the 14th time in 15 games while flustering the defending...

James and Bosh propel Heat by Suns 95-83 (AP)

LeBron James scored 36 points, Chris Bosh had a double-double and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 95-83 on Thursday night to set up a Christmas Day showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. Miami played without star guard Dwyane Wade (knee), but didn't need him the way James and Bosh slashed through Phoenix's defense.

LeBron carries Heat past Suns on road
LeBron James scored 36 points, Chris Bosh had a double-double and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 95-83 on Thursday night to set up a Christmas Day showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James hints contraction may help NBA (AP)
LeBron James thinks the NBA is watered down and hinted that contraction might not be a bad idea. Speaking to reporters before Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns, James defended his decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami by saying the league was more popular in the 1980s because there were more teams with multiple star players.

NBA ratings on ESPN, TNT up 30 percent (AP)
More viewers are tuning into the NBA -- and it's not just the fascination with the Miami Heat. Television ratings for games on ESPN and TNT are up more than 30 percent so far this season compared to last year. Sure, the Heat are drawing big audiences after a summer of free agent intrigue concluded with LeBron James and Chris Bosh joining Dwyane Wade in Miami.

Heat stun Arenas-less Wizards in final minute
LeBron James and Chris Bosh got away with contact on Kirk Hinrich on a potential game-winning layup, letting the Miami Heat escape with a 95-94 win Saturday over the last-place Washington Wizards.

Heat beat Hornets for ninth straight win (AP)

By recent Miami Heat standards, Monday night's win counts as close. The Heat trailed early and waited until the end of the third quarter to make their move, winning by double figures for the ninth game in a row by beating New Orleans 96-84. Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, topping 30 for the third consecutive game, and Chris Bosh added 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Wade's 36 help Heat win eighth straight (AP)

Dwyane Wade's flying, one-handed rebound jam highlighted his 36-point night and led the Miami Heat to their season-best eighth straight win, 104-83 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. LeBron James scored 25 and Chris Bosh added 14 points and a season-high 17 rebounds as the Heat broke open a close game in the third quarter to complete a perfect four-game road trip.

Wade leads Heat to fifth straight win (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 25 points and a career-high 14 rebounds back in the city where his career took off and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 88-78 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. LeBron James added 17 points and Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds as Miami used a 17-2 run in the first half to take control, then weathered a late scoring drought before James, Wade and Bosh hit...

Heat pull away from Hawks late in win (AP)

LeBron James' new fan base in Miami had a response. So did his teammates. Chris Bosh scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 26 and the Miami Heat scored 11 straight points in the final minutes to beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-77 on Saturday night -- winning their fourth straight to move a season-high five games over .500.

James, Heat dump Pistons in Cleveland tuneup
LeBron James scored 18 points in the final game before he heads back to Cleveland as an opponent, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh each added 16 and the Miami Heat rolled past the Detroit Pistons, 97-72 on Wednesday night.

James, Heat cruise in Cleveland warm-up (AP)

The white message board in the Miami Heat locker room warned players about what awaits in Cleveland. "Snow. 20's," it said. The weather will be cold, the reception will be colder -- and LeBron James says he's up to the challenge. James scored 18 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade each scored 16 and the Heat rolled past the Detroit Pistons 97-72 on Wednesday night, dominating the...

James nets 30 after talk with Spoelstra (AP)
LeBron James and Erik Spoelstra had a pregame meeting Monday afternoon to talk about Miami's offensive woes. Early returns suggest it was a productive chat. James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade scored 26, Chris Bosh finised with 20 and the Heat beat Washington 105-94 on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless away from home this season.

Heat end 3-game skid, don't fall to .500 (AP)

For the first time in a week, the Miami Heat had something to celebrate. Never mind that it came against the worst team in the Eastern Conference -- it was a win, and these days, that's something for the Heat to savor. Dwyane Wade had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 on...

Bosh dealing with back spasms vs. Magic (AP)
Add Chris Bosh to the Miami Heat's growing injury list. Bosh went to the locker room because of back spasms in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. He returned in the second quarter. Bosh landed awkwardly after grabbing a rebound and limped off the court holding his left hip.

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh returns vs. Orlando Magic after leaving with back spasms
Add Chris Bosh to the Miami Heat's growing injury list.

Peja in Hornets-Raptors 5-player deal (AP)
The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's young core and increased his financial flexibility. Toronto swapped guards Jarrett Jack and Marcus Banks and center David Anderson for guard Jerryd Bayless and...

Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo: Trade adds youth, financial flexibility
The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future.

James rallies Heat after blowing lead (AP)

Dwyane Wade's night perfectly summed up the way things went for the Miami Heat. Fast start, frightening finish, with more than a few queasy moments. In the end, LeBron James and Chris Bosh proved to be suitable medicine. James scored 32 points, Bosh added 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Heat wasted another huge lead before rallying to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 95-87 on Friday night.

Heat blow big lead but hold off Bobcats rally
LeBron James scored 32 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Heat wasted another huge lead before hanging on to beat the Bobcats 95-87.

Heat lose lead, then hold off Bobcats
LeBron James scored 32 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat wasted another huge lead before hanging on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 95-87 on Friday night.

Bosh's 35 help Heat beat Suns 123-96 (AP)

All Chris Bosh needed to get his scoring touch back was a matchup with the Phoenix Suns. And it didn't even take a full night's work. Bosh scored a season-high 35 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, LeBron James finished with 20 points and the Miami Heat ran away from the Suns 123-96 on Wednesday.

Bosh's 35 lifts Heat past streaking Suns
All Chris Bosh needed to get his scoring touch back was a matchup with the Phoenix Suns.

Bosh's 35 points power Heat past Nash, Suns
Chris Bosh scored a season-high 35 points, LeBron James finished with 20 points and the Heat beat the Suns 123-96.

Heat learning to deal with scrutiny (AP)

Now 10 games into the season, there are two undeniable truths about the Heat: People are listening to everything they say, and people are dissecting everything they say. "I didn't know there were so many opinionated people," forward Chris Bosh said. That's a lesson he and the rest of the Heat are apparently learning on the fly this season.

Bosh non-factor in Heat win over Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh shook the hands of his former Toronto teammates before the game, did more cordial chatting at halftime and made plans to meet up with some of them for a postgame meal. And in between, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade showed the Raptors why Bosh wanted to be with them in Miami. Wade scored 31 points, James added 23 points and 11 assists and the Heat snapped a two-game slide with a 109-100 win...

Heat's Big 3 still gaining chemistry (AP)

Using his own word, Chris Bosh has been "lost" on the court at times. So he sought out LeBron James to try and figure out why. On the plane flying back from New Orleans late Friday night, Bosh and James sat and talked about how they can best complement each other with the Miami Heat. Whatever was said in that chat seemed to help, as Miami's "Big 3" of Bosh, Wade and Dwyane...

Big 3 power Heat by slumping Nets (AP)

Terrance Williams sent LeBron James into the stands -- and into overdrive. Just like that, a close game turned into a Miami Heat runaway. Dwyane Wade had 29 points and 10 rebounds, James scored 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter -- seven in the last 32 seconds after getting flagrantly fouled by Williams -- and the Heat rolled past New Jersey 101-89 on Saturday night for their second easy win...

Heat or 3Peat after Hornets loss
Chris Bosh isn't playing on par with the Heat's Bigger 2.

Hornets beat Heat 96-93 to stay unbeaten (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Chis Paul had 13 points and 19 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with a 96-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. David West added 15 points, including crucial free throws with 7.2 seconds to go after Chris Bosh's 3 had pulled Miami to 94-93.

James wants second Olympic gold in 2012 (AP)
LeBron James wants a second Olympic gold medal. James said Thursday that he would "love to be a part" of the 2012 U.S. men's basketball team at the London Olympics. If selected, it would be his third time participating in an Olympics. He was part of the team that won bronze at Athens in 2004, then teamed with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to help capture gold at Beijing in 2008.

Heat win third straight, blow out Nets (AP)
Dwyane Wade studied the sheet of paper in front of him, wondering if there was a mistake. "Is this first-half stats?" Wade asked. "Nine shots?" "That's the whole game," LeBron James answered. Wade doesn't need to shoot much anymore, not since James and Chris Bosh joined him to form a potential powerhouse in Miami.

Heat spread scoring load in romp at New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. -- LeBron James scored 20 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade were close behind, and the Miami Heat ended the New Jersey Nets' unbeaten start with a 101-78 victory Sunday.

Heat win third straight, blow out Nets (AP)
LeBron James scored 20 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade were close behind, and the Miami Heat ended the New Jersey Nets' unbeaten start with a 101-78 victory Sunday. Bosh finished with 18 points and Wade added 17, both getting most of them in Miami's dominant first half before sitting out the fourth quarter.

Heat break up Nets' unbeaten streak
LeBron James scored 20 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade were close behind, and the Miami Heat ended the New Jersey Nets' unbeaten start with a 101-78 victory Sunday.

Iverson seeks fresh start with Turkish squad
LeBron James and Chris Bosh headed for South Beach, while Amare Stoudemire decided to star on Broadway. Allen Iverson? He's headed for Turkey.

Heat roll by Magic 96-70 in home opener (AP)

LeBron James stayed fairly quiet when the Orlando Magic questioned his competitiveness this summer. James and his new team presented an emphatic response Friday night. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points in Miami's home opener, James had 15 points and seven assists and the Heat scored the first 14 points of the second half to turn a close game into a surprisingly one-sided 96-70 victory over the...

Heat home opener vs. Magic a hot ticket (AP)
There was a time when the Miami Heat chose to retire longtime star Tim Hardaway's jersey at their home opener to help ensure the game would sell out. That was 2009. Just a little bit has changed in the past year. No perks will be required to fill the building on Friday night when the Heat formally welcome two-time MVP LeBron James and All-Star Chris Bosh for the regular-season home opener...

Wade lifts Big Three, Heat to first win of season
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have their first win with Miami, and the Big Three got help from some big 3s in the Heat's 97-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Wade powers New Big 3 to first victory (AP)

Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have their first win with Miami, and the Big Three got help from some big 3s in the Heat's 97-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Playing with purpose a night after an 88-80 loss in a hyped showdown with Boston, the three looked as if they still need some games to get used to playing with each other.

Heat top 76ers for first win of season
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have their first win with Miami, and the Big Three got help from some big 3s in the Heat's 97-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Heat Big 3 try to deny Kobe another ring (AP)

Kobe Bryant had just finished with a Big Three when LeBron James and friends got to work building another. Dwyane Wade soon announced he was staying in Miami, flanked by Chris Bosh, who said he was coming. The next night, James appeared on his much-publicized, heavily criticized TV special to declare his intentions of heading to South Beach.

Heat's Bosh meets Obama at fundraiser
When Heat forward Chris Bosh met President Barack Obama this week, no introductions were necessary. To Bosh's surprise, Obama knew exactly who he was.

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh on meeting President Barack Obama: 'It was cool'
When Heat forward Chris Bosh met President Barack Obama this week, no introductions were necessary. To Bosh's surprise, Obama knew exactly who he was.

Heat bracing for unknown in CSKA Moscow (AP)
Perhaps better than anyone else on the Miami Heat, Chris Bosh understands what will be at stake against Russian power CSKA Moscow on Tuesday. It's the classic double-edged sword: if the Heat win, they were supposed to win, and if they lose, Bosh knows how that feels, too. In October 2005, Bosh's Toronto Raptors lost at home to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

James, Bosh rest for much of Heat's loss (AP)

DeJuan Blair scored 13 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 90-73 Saturday night in a preseason matchup that LeBron James and Chris Bosh watched most of from the bench. One night after the Heat played Oklahoma City, Miami's two stars played only the first quarter. James scored 12 points and Bosh had two before spending the rest of the game in sweatsuits.

LeBron, Bosh see limited minutes as Heat falter
DeJuan Blair scored 13 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 90-73 Saturday night in a preseason matchup as LeBron James and Chris Bosh spent most of the game on the bench.

Heat drop Thunder on road without Wade
LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 45 points Friday night and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA with a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

James, Bosh combine for 45, Durant 21 (AP)
With only two-thirds of their Big Three, the Miami Heat are still undefeated. LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 45 points Friday night and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA with a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dwyane Wade, the third member of the newly formed trio that's set the NBA abuzz, sat out with a sore right hamstring that he hurt in the...

LeBron, Bosh combine for 45 points to fuel Heat
LeBron James and Chris Bosh, two-thirds of Miami's Big Three, combined for 45 points and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA on Friday night, leading the Heat to a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Stern excited about Heat, season (AP)
NBA Commissioner David Stern says anticipation surrounding the Miami Heat is one reason why he expects fans may see "some of the greatest basketball ever played" this season. Speaking Thursday before the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers played Euroleague champion Regal FC Barcelona, Stern was asked if Miami getting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to play together on...

Wade hurt as James, Bosh debut for Heat (AP)
LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 38 points in their Miami preseason debuts, as the Heat easily beat the Detroit Pistons 105-89 on Tuesday in the preseason opener for both teams. The Heat lost Dwyane Wade 3:17 into the game with a strained right hamstring. He did not return. So the night of great fanfare was marred for the Heat, not long after the team with championship aspirations saw the...

Injury sits Wade as LeBron, Heat scorch Pistons
Dwyane Wade left with a strained hamstrong three minutes into the game and LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 38 points in their exhibition debuts, and the Heat easily beat the Detroit Pistons 105-89 in the preseason opener for both teams.

Wade hurt as Heat win preseason opener
LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 38 points in their Miami preseason debuts, and the Heat easily beat the Detroit Pistons 105-89 on Tuesday night in the exhibition opener for both teams.

Buzz high for Heat's preseason opener (AP)
It's a preseason game, so it doesn't count. Except, perhaps, to LeBron James. When the Miami Heat open the preseason at home against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, it'll mark the first time James will play before 19,000 or so of his newest fans. Predictably, there's a higher-than-usual level of interest, especially after a summer where Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and James decided to...

Miami Heat break training camp at Hurlburt Field
A session on Saturday ended a less-than-traditional week of workouts for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the Heat at the U.S. Air Force installation in Hurlburt Field, Fla.

Heat cap training camp at Air Force base (AP)
Training camp is over for the Miami Heat. A session on Saturday ended a less-than-traditional week of workouts for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the Heat at the U.S. Air Force installation in Hurlburt Field, Fla. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says he deems camp a success -- both on and off the court.

Cavaliers begin life without James (AP)
Having lost LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now learning to live without him. For the first time in eight seasons, James will not be at media day Monday as the Cavs embark on a new era without the superstar, who decided to leave as a free agent and join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami to take a run at his first NBA title.

Bulls confident with new staff, players (AP)
A busy offseason is finally over the Chicago Bulls, who have several new players, a new coaching staff and a belief that it's all going to work out fine. Chicago went after LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. They decided to former a superstar trio in Miami, and the Bulls instead landed two-time All-Star forward Carlos Boozer, sharpshooter Kyle Korver and guard Ronnie Brewer, who all...

Heat's Bosh buys posh Miami pad
Five-time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh has bought a $12.5 million, seven-bedroom mansion on Miami Beach, the Miami Herald reported Friday.

Report: LeBron James, Chris Bosh healed from last season's injuries
LeBron James and Chris Bosh passed conditioning tests and have recovered from injuries suffered at the end of last season, Heat coach Pat Riley told the Miami Herald.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson on Miami Heat: Talent doesn't always win
The Lakers coach is impressed by the addtions of LeBron James and Chris Bosh to the Heat, but it's teamwork that will win out.

Miami Heat taking first camp with LeBron James on the road
The Miami Heat announced Wednesday night that they'll hold their first camp with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida's Panhandle from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.

US needs more from reserves at worlds (AP)
The last U.S. basketball team was so stacked that Dwyane Wade was the sixth man. Chris Paul and Chris Bosh were also part of that second unit, one good enough to beat any starting five in the world. When Mike Krzyzewski looked down at the bench he has now Monday, it sure didn't seem he liked what he saw.

Fantasy Extra: Who's No. 1?
With LeBron James joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the King's throne at the top of the Fantasy hoops world is seemingly up for grabs. Is he still the No. 1 overall pick in Fantasy drafts? Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the situation.



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Chris Bosh says LeBron James using doubters, critics for fuel to perform
Chris Bosh says the high expectations for the Heat this season come from outside and inside the team.

Companies taking notice of Heat's Bosh (AP)
Chris Bosh is already reaping the benefits of signing with the Miami Heat. The All-Star forward worried about a lack of exposure when he played in Toronto. Now that he's leapt into the sports news of the summer by joining LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in the bright lights of South Beach, American companies are taking notice.

Magic F Howard not sweating Heat's Big 3 (AP)
Dwight Howard has heard the same question everywhere he has traveled this summer. What do you think about the Big Three in Miami? Apparently, not much. The NBA's two-time reigning defensive player of the year, Howard has rejected nearly every question on the LeBron James-Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh trio in Miami.

Bosh says he always played hard with Raptors
After being called out as a quitter by his former general manager, Chris Bosh says he "put his heart and soul" into the Toronto Raptors organization and never gave up on his team.

Chris Bosh says he always played hard with Toronto Raptors
After being called out as a quitter by his former general manager, Chris Bosh says he "put his heart and soul" into the Raptors organization and never gave up on his team.

Bryan Colangelo unhappy with how Chris Bosh left Toronto Raptors
The way Chris Bosh finished his final season in Toronto left a sour taste in Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo's mouth.

Raptors GM rips departed Bosh
Toronto Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo had harsh words Monday for his team's former forward Chris Bosh.

Rockets feel ready to contend in West (AP)
The Houston Rockets think they are ready to contend in the Western Conference, even after striking out on the big names in this summer's free-agent bonanza. When their main target, Chris Bosh, opted to join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami, the Rockets turned their focus to luring center Brad Miller and retaining starting forward Luis Scola and point guard Kyle Lowry.

Magic Johnson: Joining with Larry Bird, Michael Jordan not an option
Add Magic Johnson voice to fellow Hall of Famer Michael Jordan's: Neither ever thought of combining forces the way LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh did earlier this month with the Miami Heat.

Jones signs deal to complete Heat return (AP)
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the NBA team that bought out his contract last month. The South Florida native decided last week that he didn't want to play anywhere else, especially after Miami wildly reshaped its roster by adding LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and others while keeping Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem.

Michael Jordan on LeBron James' decision: I wouldn't have called Bird, Magic
What does Michael Jordan, arguably one of the best-ever in the NBA, think of LeBron James joining with All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a super team in Miami?

Heat stack roster with size, sign Ilgauskas
For the Miami Heat, the first priority of the summer was the big moves, the names like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

2010 NBA free agents: Miami Heat sign Mike Miller to five-year deal
Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Miller signs five-year deal with Heat
Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Wade: Hardest part of rebuilding over (AP)
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat. Even after Wade signed a new six-year deal and had LeBron James and Chris Bosh added to the Miami mix, the 2006 NBA finals MVP says the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers should be the favorites heading into next season, simply because this Heat team hasn't proved anything...

New Celtics C O'Neal wants to win now (AP)
Jermaine O'Neal knows he's nearing the end of his career and he saw Boston as his best chance to win a championship before he retires. So he left the Heat even as they were ramping up efforts to win a title in Miami. The Heat added LeBron James and Chris Bosh to Dwyane Wade this summer. O'Neal said he wants to win now, and not have to worry about the chemistry of a recently assembled...

Report: Suns dealing for Turkoglu, Childress
It's not quite Chris Bosh and LeBron James, but the Suns are reportedly on the verge of adding two important pieces to the roster in the wake of losing Amar'e Stoudemire.

Knicks introduce new additions (AP)
Enough talk about the salary cap. The New York Knicks think they can win now. New York introduced new additions Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf on Monday. Not quite the same as showing off LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But combined with the Knicks' one big free-agent acquisition, Amare Stoudemire, team president Donnie Walsh insists this group is...

Cuban: NBA should investigate Heat (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says the NBA should examine how free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade all ended up with the Miami Heat. Cuban tells a group of reporters at the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas that he intends to ask the league's Board of Governors to inquire about the situation.

Nets agree to terms with Lakers G Farmar (AP)
Guard Jordan Farmar of the NBA champion Lakers has agreed to join the Nets. New Jersey added another low-profile free agent Sunday after the NBA's worst team last season, with more than $30 million to spend, struck out in its bid to lure LeBron James, Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Farmar averaged 6.9 points and 2.1 assists in 18.1 minutes in four years with the Lakers.

Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors won't charge tampering
The Cleveland Cavaliers have no plans to push for an NBA probe into the circumstances that led to LeBron James joining Team USA colleagues Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, according to sources with knowledge of the team's thinking.

Dolphins welcome Heat 'Big 3' in ads (AP)
Even the Miami Dolphins are talking about LeBron James' arrival in South Florida. The Dolphins took out full-page ads in Sunday's editions of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach Post and The Miami Herald, thanking Dwyane Wade for staying with the Heat and welcoming James and Chris Bosh to the region.

Heat meet with PG Fisher (AP)
Derek Fisher might be why Miami's new trio of superstars left money on the table. Fisher met Saturday with Heat president Pat Riley, one day after the team lavishly introduced LeBron James and Chris Bosh as Dwyane Wade's newest teammates. James, Bosh and Wade all will make less than the $16.6 million they could have commanded next season, giving Miami the chance to lure other players.

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade ready for new season with LeBron James, Chris Bosh
With LeBron James ready to stand alongside him, Dwyane Wade wants the offseason to end.

2010 NBA free agency: LeBron James announces he'll sign with Miami Heat
LeBron James put the NBA on notice Thursday night, joining Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami.

NBA Free Agents: Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade say they'll play for Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on Wade's Miami Heat, the two free agents said Wednesday.

NBA cap at $58M, higher than expected (AP)
The NBA salary cap for next season was set Wednesday at $58.04 million, a higher number than projected that could help Miami fill out a roster around Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and perhaps even LeBron James. The cap goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, ending the league's moratorium period and allowing free agent contracts to be signed.

NBA Free Agents: Source: Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade with Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on the Miami Heat, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

2010 NBA free agency: Toronto Raptors would OK Chris Bosh sign-and-trade with Cleveland Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors have told the Cleveland Cavaliers they will do a sign-and-trade with them for Bosh, according to several league sources.

2010 NBA free agents: New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh will play together in Miami
Mikhail Prokhorov is convinced Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade will play together in Miami.

NBA free agency: New York Knicks waiting to hear on LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh
The Knicks are in holding pattern on LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Knicks to make pitch for Stoudemire (AP)
The New York Knicks are readying their pitch for Amare Stoudemire, while still believing they have a shot at some other big names. The Knicks were back in New York on Saturday after spending the previous two days in the Midwest courting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Next up is a holiday weekend meeting with Stoudemire, who appears to be the most likely top free agent to land in...

2010 NBA free agency: Toronto Raptors losing interest in Chris Bosh deal, source says
Wherever Chris Bosh heads next, he'll likely have to do so on his own -- and at a slightly discounted rate.

Bosh sits down with Knicks in Chicago
Chris Bosh is talking with the New York Knicks at a downtown Chicago hotel, the latest suitor hoping to land the coveted free agent forward.

NBA free agency: Chicago Bulls to host Chris Bosh on Friday
The Chicago Bulls will host free agent Chris Bosh on Friday.

Bosh talks with Knicks in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh is talking with the New York Knicks at a downtown Chicago hotel, the latest suitor hoping to land the coveted free agent forward. Bosh showed up at the same hotel where Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade met with the Knicks earlier Friday. Bosh tweeted that his "shirt is starched and I'm ready for more business.

Bosh meets with Heat in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh met with the Miami Heat in Chicago on Thursday, each side gauging the chance of him joining Dwyane Wade in South Florida for the next several seasons. Bosh flew to Chicago from his Dallas home, while the Heat contingent led by team president Pat Riley arrived after meetings overnight with Amare Stoudemire and others in Los Angeles.

Rockets make pitch to free agent Bosh
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh in Dallas just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available player at the exact moment free agency opened for the second straight year.

2010 NBA free agents: Houston Rockets make early pitch to free agent Chris Bosh
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available player at the exact moment free agency opened for the second straight year.

Free agent Chris Bosh's only priority 'is winning'
Chris Bosh's decision -- stay or go, and if go, then go where? -- will hinge on just one thing, that being where will he have the best chance of winning a title.

Heat in good position for free agency (AP)
Pat Riley's summer of 2010 truly started with the summer of 2005. There was no elaborate plan for the Miami Heat to woo Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh then. Instead, that's when Riley got Shaquille O'Neal to sign a $100 million, five-year contract. A championship followed the very next season.

Source: Free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade meet, discuss futures
A modified version of the ballyhooed free-agent summit that was initially suggested and then downplayed by Dwyane Wade has indeed taken place, ESPN.com has learned.

Toronto Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo says 'it's likely' Bosh will leave
General manager Bryan Colangelo says "it's likely" that free agent forward Chris Bosh will leave the Toronto Raptors.

Colangelo: Bosh 'likely' to leave
General manager Bryan Colangelo says "it's likely" that free agent forward Chris Bosh will leave the Toronto Raptors.

Stephen A. Smith: LeBron, Chris Bosh to Miami?


Sources: After LeBron James, New Jersey Nets to host Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh
The New Jersey Nets are planning to meet face-to-face with marquee free agents Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade after their trip Thursday to Northeast Ohio to make the first pitch to LeBron James, sources say.

2010 NBA free agents: LeBron James reportedly to join Chris Bosh with Chicago Bulls, NBA executive says
An NBA executive says the Bulls have emerged as a favorite in the free agency sweepstakes for LeBron James, along with Chris Bosh, The New York Times reported on Sunday.

Bulls deal pick, Hinrich for cap space (AP)
With the 17th pick in the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls select ... LeBron James and Chris Bosh? Well, maybe. And if Dwyane Wade decides to leave Miami, he just might have a home in his hometown, too. Suddenly, the possibilities in Chicago seem endless. Already expected to be major players in free agency, the Bulls now have enough salary cap room to reel in two high-profile free agents after agreeing to...

2010 NBA free agency: Chris Bosh has no hints on future, says awaiting free agency scary, exciting
Chris Bosh keeps getting asked about his future. He still doesn't have an answer.

Bosh: Free agency 'scary but exciting' (AP)
Chris Bosh keeps getting asked about his future. He still doesn't have an answer. Appearing as a co-host on ESPN Radio Thursday morning, the Toronto Raptors' All-Star forward and marquee piece of this summer's sparkling class of NBA free agents did not offer any hints for his future, other than indicating that the anticipation for July 1 continues to grow.

Report: Dwyane Wade spends time with Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has spent some time talking to fellow free agents about the future, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported on Saturday.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Dwyane Wade's agent says don't call it a summit
The agent for Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh says the characterization of discussions among the NBA's top free agents as a "summit" are not accurate, according to CNBC.com.

Wade plots course for free agency period (AP)
Dwyane Wade is still planning to talk to numerous players before deciding whether or not to re-sign with the Miami Heat. A full-fledged summit of stars, however, isn't being planned. Wade's agent, Henry Thomas, said Thursday that while the 2006 NBA finals MVP could talk with LeBron James, Chris Bosh and others before the July 1 start to free agency, no formal sit-down sessions among the...

Sources:Chris Bosh of Toronto Raptors has wish list including five teams
Chris Bosh's agent has told the Toronto Raptors that he's narrowed his list of preferred teams to five, two sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford at the NBA Draft camp here.

Stern excited about free agent class (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern says the excitement surrounding free agency might force him to hide in his office until players such as LeBron James decide where to play next season. James could lead one of the deepest free agent classes in years, with Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Amare Stoudemire all eligible to walk.

Stern hopes James re-signs with Cavs (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern hopes this summer's free agency doesn't take away from the rest of the playoffs. Stern, speaking before an Eastern Conference semifinal between Boston and Cleveland, hopes James re-signs with the Cavaliers. James headlines what is expected to be a marquee class that can include Miami's Dwyane Wade and Toronto's Chris Bosh.

GM Presti: Thunder won't change approach (AP)
What kind of damage could LeBron James and Kevin Durant do if the NBA's two top scorers were on the same team? What if Chris Bosh was snagging rebounds and bringing a low post presence to complement Durant's potent perimeter game? For an Oklahoma City team with a tiny payroll and plenty of room under the salary cap despite a surprising run to the playoffs, the possibilities seem endless...

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh asks Twitter followers to help decide future
Chris Bosh is asking his Twitter followers to help decide his NBA future.

Bosh asks Twitter fans to help on future (AP)
Chris Bosh is asking his Twitter followers to help decide his NBA future. The five-time All-Star posted two messages to his almost 96,000 followers Friday night, ending a week of silence with a post that read: "Been wanting to ask. Where should I go next season and why?" About an hour later, Bosh posted a second message that read: "Ok...

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh unsure where he'll play next season
Chris Bosh would gladly share his future plans, if only to guarantee himself a little privacy. However, the five-time All-Star insists he has no idea where he'll be playing next season.

Chris Bosh of Toronto Raptors says he hasn't decided on future
With the Toronto Raptors out of the playoff picture, the focus now shifts to Chris Bosh's uncertain future with the team. But he says he has yet to make a decision.

Bosh says future plans not yet decided (AP)
With the Toronto Raptors out of the playoff picture, the focus now shifts to Chris Bosh's uncertain future with the team. The star forward is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but says he has yet to make a decision on his future. Bosh spoke a day after the Raptors closed out the regular season with a win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh out of hospital after surgery to repair nasal fracture
Raptors All-Star forward Chris Bosh is back in Toronto after undergoing surgery to have a nasal fracture repaired.

With overall top record, Cavs rest James (AP)
With the league's best record locked up and their eyes on a playoff run, the Cleveland Cavaliers held LeBron James out of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Coach Mike Brown said James has "some bumps and bruises" and acknowledged that recent injuries to Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut and Toronto's Chris Bosh weighed on his mind.

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh to sit out with broken facial bones
Toronto forward Chris Bosh will miss the Raptors' game against Boston with broken facial bones.

Bosh to miss Celtics game with broken bone in face
Toronto forward Chris Bosh will miss the Raptors' game against Boston with broken facial bones.

Raptors star Bosh has surgery to repair facial fracture
Toronto All-Star forward Chris Bosh had surgery to repair a facial fracture suffered during a freakish on-court accident.

Bosh hurt as Raptors lose to Cavaliers (AP)
Flattened by an inadvertent elbow to the face, Toronto All-Star forward Chris Bosh was sent to the hospital for tests Tuesday night as the Raptors' playoff hopes took a blow with a 113-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won 11 straight at home. Bosh was accidentally struck by Cleveland's Antawn Jamison in the first three minutes.

Bosh injured, leaves Raptors' loss to Cavaliers
Flattened by an inadvertent elbow to the face, Toronto All-Star forward Chris Bosh was sent to the hospital for tests as the Raptors' playoff hopes took a blow with a 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers, who have won 11 straight at home.

Bosh hit in face, taken to hospital
Toronto All-Star forward Chris Bosh is being taken to the hospital for a CAT scan after being accidentally elbowed in the face during Tuesday night's game.

Bosh leaves game after elbow to face (AP)
Toronto All-Star forward Chris Bosh is being taken to the hospital for a CAT scan after being accidentally elbowed in the face during Tuesday night's game. Bosh dropped to the floor after he was struck by Cleveland's Antawn Jamison in the first quarter. Bosh was bleeding from the mouth and nose area as he was helped by medical personnel from both teams.

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh leaves game after being elbowed in face
Raptors All-Star forward Chris Bosh left Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers after he was accidentally elbowed in the face.

Warriors' Nelson ties NBA wins record (AP)
Don Nelson tied Lenny Wilkens for the most wins by an NBA coach when the Golden State Warriors held off the Toronto Raptors 113-112 on Sunday night. The victory was the 1,332nd for Nelson, who can pass Wilkens when Golden State plays at Washington on Tuesday. Golden State's players danced in a circle around Nelson after the wild finish, which saw Chris Bosh steal the inbounds pass only to have...

Bosh, Raps overcome collapse vs. 76ers in OT
Chris Bosh had 28 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and the Raptors rallied for a 128-123 victory in overtime against the 76ers on Saturday.

Raptors blow big lead, beat 76ers in OT (AP)
Chris Bosh had 28 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and the Toronto Raptors rallied for a 128-123 victory in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Toronto coughed up a 17-point third-quarter lead, but Bosh put the game away in overtime. Rookie Jrue Holiday put Philadelphia up 114-111 with 59 seconds left, but Jose Calderon tied it 17 seconds later with a 3.

Bosh's 34 and 11 power Raptors to win (AP)
Chris Bosh had 34 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 21 points and eight rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 Wednesday night. Sonny Weems scored 17 points and Antoine Wright and Jose Calderon each had 11 for the Raptors, who snapped a three-game home losing streak.

Raptors knock off Bobcats, remain 8th in East
Chris Bosh had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu hit the go-ahead 3-pointer a day after getting benched, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-101 on Monday night for a key victory in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Turkoglu hits go-ahead 3 in Raptors' win (AP)
Chris Bosh had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu hit the go-ahead 3-pointer a day after getting benched, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 103-101 on Monday night for a key victory in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Raptors (36-37) entered having lost three straight and 13 of 17, but they managed to snap Charlotte's three-game winning streak to stay in eighth...

Raptors hand Wolves 13th straight loss (AP)
Chris Bosh had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the sluggish Toronto Raptors hand the Minnesota Timberwolves their 13th straight loss, 106-100 on Monday night. Andrea Bargnani had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Raptors, who beat the Timberwolves for the 12th consecutive time to move into a tie with Charlotte for the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

Bosh's 36 get slumping Raptors past Nets (AP)
With the Toronto Raptors in the midst of a slump, Chris Bosh got a little pep talk from Jarrett Jack, Antoine Wright and Marcus Banks before their game with the woeful New Jersey Nets. The message was simple. Play some basketball, have some fun and score 30 points. Bosh did that and more, scoring 23 of his 36 points in the second half and the Raptors kept the Nets on the road to an NBA single-season...

Bosh takes over to lead slumping Raptors to win
Chris Bosh scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half and the slumping Toronto Raptors kept the New Jersey Nets on the road to an NBA single-season record for losses with a 100-90 victory Saturday night.

Bosh's late basket gets Raptors by Hawks (AP)
Chris Bosh put a poor shooting performance behind him in a big way for the Toronto Raptors. Bosh hit a 16-foot jumper with 2.1 seconds left and the Raptors ended a five-game losing streak with a 106-105 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night. "I shot it with confidence, and there wasn't a doubt in my mind that it (was) going in," said Bosh.

Bosh's late jumper helps Raptors stop Hawks
Chris Bosh hit a 16-foot jumper with 2.1 seconds left and the Toronto Raptors ended a five-game losing streak with a 106-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Bosh's late basket gets Raptors by Hawks (AP)
Chris Bosh hit a 16-foot jumper with 2.1 seconds left and the Toronto Raptors ended a five-game losing streak with a 106-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Bosh was 6 of 19 from the field and finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. He made a second-quarter layup to become the first player in franchise history to reach the 10,000-point plateau.

Reeling Raptors lose fourth straight (AP)
The Toronto Raptors are quickly fading in the Eastern Conference and Chris Bosh is getting frustrated. In a brief three-minute conversation with reporters following a 124-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, Bosh criticized his teammates and himself and said he's out of explanations for Toronto's slide that has the Raptors on the fringe of missing the postseason.

Bryant's late jumper ends Lakers' slide (AP)

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chris Bosh hit a 3-pointer with 9.5 seconds left to tie it for the Raptors, who outplayed the defending champions for most of the first three quarters before losing on...

Bosh returns but Young's 32 lift 76ers (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 32 points, Jrue Holiday had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-101 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Andre Iguodala had 16 points and 10 assists and Elton Brand had 12 points and nine rebounds for the 76ers, who went nine for 12 from 3-point range.

Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Will owners finally get Chris Bosh back this week? Why are all Trail Blazers worthy of starting in Fantasy in Week 20? Our Sergio Gonzalez shares his perspective on that and much more in his latest Fantasy Planner.




Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh sent to hospital with stomach pain
Raptors forward Chris Bosh was sent to a hospital with severe stomach pains before Friday night's game against the New York Knicks, the seventh straight game he's missed.

Bosh sent to hospital with severe stomach pains
Raptors forward Chris Bosh was sent to a hospital with severe stomach pains before Friday night's game against the New York Knicks, the seventh straight game he's missed.

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (ankle) misses 6th straight game
Toronto All-Star Chris Bosh missed his sixth consecutive game on Monday against the Houston Rockets and did not travel with the team because of a sprained left ankle.

Thunder hand Raptors third loss without Bosh
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nenad Krstic had a rare 3-pointer and added 16 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Toronto 119-99 on Sunday night to send the Raptors to their third straight loss without All-Star Chris Bosh.

Thunder beat Raptors as Bosh sits again (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nenad Krstic had a rare 3-pointer and added 16 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Toronto 119-99 on Sunday night to send the Raptors to their third straight loss without All-Star Chris Bosh. Oklahoma City took control with an early 12-0 run and never got much of a challenge in the second half from the Raptors without their leading scorer and rebounder.

Toronto Raptors to play fifth straight without injured Chris Bosh
All-Star forward Chris Bosh did not travel with the Toronto Raptors and missed his fifth straight game Sunday night due to a sprained left ankle.

Raptors drop Wizards without Bosh
With All-Star Chris Bosh nursing a sore ankle, Jarrett Jack declared himself the go-to guy for the Toronto Raptors. Then he went out and delivered.

Bosh-less Raptors use depth to beat Nets (AP)

Rasho Nesterovic scored a season-high 16 points replacing a sidelined Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors showed off their depth without an injured All-Star in a 106-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Jarrett Jack added 18 points and Jose Calderon had 16 points as the Raptors had seven players in double figures in dropping the Nets to 5-50.

Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh mises game vs. Nets with sprained ankle
All-Star forward Chris Bosh missed the Toronto Raptors' game against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night with a sprained left ankle.

Knicks trade Milicic to Timberwolves (AP)
The New York Knicks have traded Darko Milicic to the Minnesota Timberwolves for forward Brian Cardinal. The Timberwolves also received cash considerations in the deal that was completed Wednesday night. The 24-year-old Milicic was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the second overall pick in the 2003 draft, just behind LeBron James and ahead of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

108,713 watch East top West 141-139 (AP)

The largest crowd to watch a basketball game saw an all too familiar sight. Dwyane Wade did it again in north Texas. Wade had 28 points and won MVP honors, and the Eastern Conference edged the West 141-139 on Sunday night in the NBA All-Star game. The crowd of 108,713 at Cowboys Stadium watched Dallas native Chris Bosh make the winning free throws with 5.0 seconds left.

Bosh helps East take 76-69 lead at half (AP)
Dallas native Chris Bosh had 10 points and eight rebounds to help push the East to a 76-69 halftime lead over the West in the NBA All-Star game being played before the largest basketball crowd ever Sunday night. There was a much different atmosphere for the second NBA All-Star game played in the Dallas area.

Raptors extend home winning streak to 8 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Jose Calderon converted a go-ahead four-point play as the Toronto Raptors held on to extend their home winning streak to eight games with a 104-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani scored 16 points, and DeMar DeRozan and Sonny Weems each had 14 as the Raptors topped 100 for the 17th consecutive game.

Bosh's 36 points, 11 boards lift Raps past Kings
Chris Bosh had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Kings 115-104 on Sunday afternoon, extending Sacramento's losing streak to six games.

Bosh's 36 and 11 keep Raptors hot (AP)

Chris Bosh had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Kings 115-104 on Sunday afternoon, extending Sacramento's losing streak to six games. Hedo Turkoglu and Antoine Wright each scored 16 points as Toronto topped 100 points for the 16th consecutive game and won its seventh straight home game.

Bosh leads short-handed Raptors by Nets (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 20 points, Sonny Weems set career highs with 14 points and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Raptors beat the New Jersey Nets 108-99 on Wednesday night, their fifth win in six games. A night after scoring a career-high 34 points in a road loss to Indiana, Andrea Bargnani had 20 points for Toronto.

Pacers snap Raptors' win streak at 5 (AP)

Danny Granger scored 23 points and the Indiana Pacers snapped the Toronto Raptors' five-game winning streak with a 130-115 victory on Tuesday night. Troy Murphy had 20 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana, which ended a three-game skid. Roy Hibbert had 18 points and nine boards, and Earl Watson added 15 points and a season-high 11 assists.

Bosh's double-double powers Raptors to victory
Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-102 on Sunday night.

Bosh lifts Raptors to fifth straight win (AP)

Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-102 on Sunday night. Former Pacers guard Jarrett Jack scored 16 points and was one of seven Raptors to reach double figures as Toronto shot a season-best 60.2 percent (50 for 83) and topped 100 points for the 13th straight game.

Turkoglu sets season highs; Raptors rip Knicks
All-Star Chris Bosh had 27 points and 15 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu set season highs with 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the New York Knicks.

Bosh, Turkoglu lead Raptors past Knicks (AP)

All-Star Chris Bosh had 27 points and 15 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu set season highs with 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the New York Knicks 106-104 on Thursday night. Jarrett Jack made one of two free throws in the final seconds and drew a charging call on Al Harrington on New York's final possession, helping Toronto hold on for its fourth consecutive victory.

Beasley (knee) goes down; Heat fall to Raptors
Chris Bosh had 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 111-103 on Wednesday night.

Bosh, Bargnani lift Raptors over Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh had 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 111-103 on Wednesday night. Dwyane Wade had 35 points and 10 rebounds and former Raptors center Jermaine O'Neal scored 22 for Miami, which lost Michael Beasley to a right knee injury.

Late Turkoglu FTs get Raptors by Lakers (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left as the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-105 on Sunday night Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points, Chris Bosh and Jarrett Jack each had 18 and Marco Belinelli added 15 for the Raptors, who are 6-0 at home this season against Western Conference opponents.

Jack's season-high 27 lift Raptors (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored a season-high 27 points, Chris Bosh added 17 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-96 on Friday night. Marco Belinelli scored 16 points and DeMar DeRozan had 12 for the Raptors, who avenged a 113-107 loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Luke Ridnour scored a season-high 27 points and Andrew Bogut added 22 for the Bucks, who have lost three of four.

Bogut, Bucks survive Bosh's 44 to sink Raptors
Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming Chris Bosh's career-high 44 points.

Bucks overcome Bosh's 44, top Raptors (AP)
Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming Chris Bosh's career-high 44 points. The Bucks, leading 103-100, appeared to be in big trouble after Bogut picked up his sixth foul on the offensive end with 4:11 left when Jarrett Jack slipped in behind him and drew a foul.

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors past Mavericks
Chris Bosh had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-88 on Sunday.

Bosh's 23 and 13 lift Raptors past Mavs (AP)
Chris Bosh had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-88 on Sunday. Jose Calderon had 15 points and Jarrett Jack scored 11 as the Raptors took the lead with a huge second quarter and never trailed again, leading by as many as 26. Toronto won for the seventh time in eight home games, reaching the midpoint of its season at 21-20.

Raptors start strong, hold off Knicks (AP)

Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Toronto Raptors get off to a sizzling start in a 112-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Jose Calderon matched a season high with 21 points, rookie DeMar DeRozan scored 19 and Chris Bosh had 18 for the Raptors, who bounced back from consecutive losses and got back to .500 at 20-20.

Pacers rally from 23 down, beat Raptors (AP)

Danny Granger scored 23 points, and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 23-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-101 on Monday night. Troy Murphy had 20 points and 16 rebounds, A.J. Price scored 16 points and Mike Dunleavy added 15 for the Pacers, who had lost two straight. It was Indiana's first win since Granger's return from a heel injury that had kept him out for a month.

Bosh's late 3 helps Raptors top Sixers (AP)

Chris Bosh made the go-ahead three-point play with 8.4 seconds left, and had 29 points and nine rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 108-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Andrea Bargnani scored 23 points to help the Raptors rally from a 13-point hole and win their third straight game.

Late Magic rally falls short as Raptors prevail
Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh had 18 points apiece, and the Toronto Raptors nearly blew an 18-point fourth quarter lead before holding off the Orlando Magic for a 108-103 victory Wednesday night.

Raptors nearly blow lead, hold off Magic (AP)

Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh had 18 points apiece, and the Toronto Raptors nearly blew an 18-point fourth quarter lead before holding off the Orlando Magic for a 108-103 victory Wednesday night. Hedo Turkoglu added 17 points to help the Raptors win for the seventh time in their last eight games. They also got a boost with five points from Jose Calderon in his return from a hip strain.

Bosh leads Raptors over Spurs at home
Chris Bosh scored 22 points to become the leading scorer in Raptors history and lead Toronto to a 91-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Bosh sets scoring mark as Raptors beat Spurs
Chris Bosh became the Raptors career scoring leader in a win over the Spurs on Sunday.

Bosh sets Raptors scoring record in win (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 22 points to become the leading scorer in Raptors history and lead Toronto to a 91-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Bosh, who also had 15 rebounds, made a jumper from the top of the key with 1:39 left in the third quarter to eclipse Vince Carter's mark of 9,420 points.

Bosh, Bargnani lead surging Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh had 33 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani matched his season high with 28 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 107-103 on Wednesday night for their season-high fifth straight victory. Marco Belinelli scored 13 points and rookie DeMar DeRozan had 10 as Toronto avenged its worst defeat of the season, a 116-81 loss at Charlotte on Nov.

Bosh has 33 as Raptors take bite out of Bobcats
Chris Bosh had 33 points and 13 rebounds as the Raptors escaped the Bobcats on Wednesday.

Pistons get healthy but skid reaches 7 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jarrett Jack scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to a season-high four games, beating the Detroit Pistons 102-95 on Sunday. Even with Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Ben Gordon all back in the lineup, the Pistons couldn't stop their losing streak from reaching seven games.

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors to win vs. Hornets
Chris Bosh had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 13 points and 11 boards and the Raptors beat the Hornets 98-92 on Sunday.







Raptors hold off Hornets 98-92 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 13 points and 11 boards and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 98-92 on Sunday. Jarrett Jack had 15 points and Hedo Turkoglu scored 14 for the Raptors, who held the Hornets to 39 percent shooting. Jack and Turkoglu also had seven assists apiece, and Amir Johnson added 12 rebounds.

Raptors easily bounce Nets with balanced attack
Amir Johnson scored a season-high 18 points, Chris Bosh had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors easily dispatched the New Jersey Nets 118-95 Friday night.

Johnson helps balanced Raptors rip Nets (AP)

Amir Johnson scored a season-high 18 points, Chris Bosh had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors easily dispatched the New Jersey Nets 118-95 Friday night. Andrea Bargnani and DeMar DeRozan each scored 16 points while Hedo Turkoglu and Marcus Banks each had 14 for the Raptors, who had lost four of five.

Bosh's 27 points lead Raptors to rout of Rockets
Chris Bosh scored 27 points and Hedo Turkoglu had a season-high 23 as the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 101-88 on Sunday.

Bosh, Turkoglu power Raptors by Rockets (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 27 points and Hedo Turkoglu had a season-high 23 as the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 101-88 on Sunday. Jarrett Jack added 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Raptors, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Andrea Bargnani also had 14 points, and Sonny Weems had 11.

Raptors win 11th straight over Wolves (AP)
Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Jarrett Jack had 17 points and eight assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-88 on Tuesday night for their first three-game win streak this season. Hedo Turkoglu scored 16 points, and DeMar DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani each added 15 as Toronto extended its winning streak over Minnesota to 11 games.

Bosh leads way as Raptors crush spiraling Bulls
Chris Bosh had 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 110-78 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

Bosh helps Raptors rip Bulls 110-78 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 110-78 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Coming off an overtime victory in Washington on Friday night that snapped a five-game losing streak, the Raptors had it easy this time. They led 37-16 after the first quarter, with Bosh again leading the way after scoring 31 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the night...

Turkoglu's OT jumper ends Raptors' skid (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu hit a jumper with 8.1 seconds left in overtime to give Toronto a 109-107 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, snapping the Raptors' losing streak at five games. Turkoglu scored Toronto's final six points and finished with 20 overall. Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 31 points and 16 rebounds.

Jamison, Arenas lead Wizards past Raptors (AP)

Antawn Jamison had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Gilbert Arenas had 22 points and nine assists and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 106-102 on Tuesday night. Caron Butler scored 19 points, and Brendan Haywood had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who have won three of four. Chris Bosh had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Jose...

Suns win 12th straight over Raptors (AP)

Steve Nash had 20 points and 16 assists, Jason Richardson scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game, 113-94 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and Leandro Barbosa added 17 before leaving with a sore left ankle. Channing Frye scored 15 as Phoenix won its 12th straight over Toronto.

Charlotte center Chandler returns from balky back
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Chandler had practiced the past two days and coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday's game that he would start out guarding Raptors big man Chris Bosh Chandler is averaging just 6.1 points and 6.5 assists since being acquired in the offseason from New Orleans in exchange for Emeka Okafor.

Bobcats C Chandler returns vs. Raptors (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler will play against Toronto after missing two games with back spasms. Chandler had practiced the past two days and coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday's game that he would start out guarding Raptors big man Chris Bosh Chandler is averaging just 6.1 points and 6.5 assists since being acquired in the offseason from New Orleans in exchange for Emeka...

Bosh, Calderon lead Raptors past Pacers (AP)

Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Jose Calderon scored a season-high 21 points and the Toronto Raptors handed the Indiana Pacers their fourth straight loss, 123-112 on Tuesday night. Jarrett Jack scored 18 against his former team, Andrea Bargnani and Hedo Turkoglu each had 14 for the Raptors, who won for just the second time in six games.

Magic top Raptors for fifth straight win (AP)

Vince Carter scored 24 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. J.J. Redick had 19 points, Jason Williams had 16 and Rashard Lewis added 11 for the Magic, who have won eight of 10. Chris Bosh scored 22 points, Jose Calderon had 16 and Hedo Turkoglu scored 12 for Toronto, which has lost four of...

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors past Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. It's the second straight game that Bosh and Bargnani each had a double-double, after doing it in Wednesday's 104-91 loss at Utah.

Bosh, Bargnani combine to end Raptors' skid
Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Chris Bosh
Among the league leaders in scoring and rebounding, Chris Bosh talks about his fast start and free agency with FOXSports.com.

Suns win 11th straight vs. Raptors (AP)

Amare Stoudemire followed one of the worst games of his career with his best game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead Phoenix to a 101-100 victory over Toronto on Sunday night, the Suns' 11th straight win over the Raptors. The Suns improved to an NBA-best 9-2, winning their 13th in a row at home.

Bosh, Calderon help Raptors rally past Bulls
Chris Bosh had 28 points and 11 rebounds and Jose Calderon added 18 points to help the Raptors beat the Bulls 99-89.

Bosh, Calderon lead Raptors over Bulls (AP)
Chris Bosh had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and Jose Calderon added 18 points to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 99-89 on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani had 16 points, and Hedo Turkoglu 11 as Toronto evened its record at 4-4. The Raptors won for the third time when playing at home against an opponent playing the second game of a back-to-back.

Ginobili's 36 lift short-handed Spurs (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 36 points without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in the lineup and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 131-124 on Monday night. Ginobili hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Spurs somehow shook the rust off their sputtering offense with their two leading scorers sidelined.

Howard returns, helps Mavs rip Raptors (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and nine rebounds, and Josh Howard scored 16 in his season debut in the Dallas Mavericks' 129-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Jason Terry added 19 points, and Shawn Marion had 18 points and eight rebounds for Dallas, hitting his last nine attempts from the field.

Raptors use big run to defeat Hornets (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors used a 27-4 run in the third quarter to take control of a 107-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. The Raptors trailed 56-51 before hitting a barrage of open 3-pointers to put the game away. Bosh?s 3 gave them the lead for good, 57-56, and Hedo Turkoglu and Andrea Bargnani both hit three 3s in the next 7 minutes as Toronto went...

Raptors have plenty of O, not enough D
With a more muscular Chris Bosh and newbie Hedo Turkoglu, the Raptors are improved, Charley Rosen says. But only on one end.

Bargnani's 1st double-double fuels Raptors' win
Andrea Bargnani had 22 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Chris Bosh scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 110-99 on Wednesday night.

Bargnani, Bosh lead Raptors past Pistons (AP)

Andrea Bargnani had 22 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Chris Bosh scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 110-99 on Wednesday night. Hedo Turkoglu added 16 points and Antoine Wright had 12 for the Raptors, who had lost seven of their previous eight games against the Pistons.

Raptors get 28 from Bargnani, knock off Cavs
Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame LeBron James' 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.

Cavs 0-2 despite James' triple-double (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame LeBron James' 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night. James had 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, but Cleveland opened its season with consecutive losses for the first time since an 0-3 start in 2004-05.

KG, Allen key Celts' fifth straight win (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 21 points, Ray Allen added 20 and the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight, beating the Toronto Raptors 101-82 on Sunday. Eddie House scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth, while Rasheed Wallace, who sat out Boston's 106-90 victory over Toronto on Wednesday night because of a sore right ankle, returned to score five points.

Bosh's victory returns Internet names to celebs
Think you can exploit Chris Bosh to make an easy buck?

Bosh 's victory returns Internet names to celebs
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VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Raptors
After missing the playoffs, the Raptors will need a postseason run this season to keep Chris Bosh in Toronto, our NBA Tipoff says.

Bosh has 9 points, 7 rebounds in debut (AP)

Chris Bosh had nine points and seven rebounds in his first preseason game and Andrea Bargnani led Toronto with 21 points as the Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 on Friday night. Bosh was 4 for 8 from the field in 11 minutes in the first half after being sidelined all of training camp with a strained hamstring.

Chris Bosh likes Toronto Raptors, but may test free agency
A radical remake of the Raptors hasn't changed the way Chris Bosh feels about his future.

Raptors F Bosh expected to miss start of camp
Raptors forward Chris Bosh is expected to miss the start of training camp because of a strained left hamstring. The team made the announcement on Friday. The four-time All-Star first felt soreness during a training session at home in Dallas last week. The pain returned during a workout in Toronto on Wednesday. The Raptors are scheduled to open their five-day training camp Tuesday in Ottawa. They begin exhibition play Oct. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bosh averaged a career-high 22.

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh expected to miss start of training camp because of strained left hamstring
Raptors forward Chris Bosh is expected to miss the start of training camp because of a strained left hamstring.

Stoudemire, Nash lead Suns by Raptors (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 31 points, Steve Nash had a season-high 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 117-113 on Sunday afternoon, their ninth consecutive victory over the struggling Raptors. Jason Richardson added 17 points, Shaquille O'Neal and Matt Barnes each had 16 and Leandro Barbosa scored 14 for the Suns.

Dunleavy helps Pacers hold off Raptors (AP)

Maybe all the Indiana Pacers needed to cure those late-game collapses was a healthy dose of Mike Dunleavy. Danny Granger scored 23 points and Dunleavy provided the biggest play of the game, goading Chris Bosh into a foul on a 3-point attempt with less than a minute to go. Dunleavy made all three free throws to preserve a 111-104 victory over Toronto on Friday night.

Rose scores 25 as Bulls beat Raptors (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose scored 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, and Luol Deng had 16 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the starting lineup in the Chicago Bulls' 102-98 victory over Toronto on Wednesday night. The first overall pick in the June draft, Rose had 10 assists and was 12-for-18 from the field to help the Bulls improve to 5-15 on the road this season.

Allen's 36 help Celtics end 4-game skid (AP)

Ray Allen scored a season-high 36 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Toronto rally to beat the Raptors 94-88 on Sunday afternoon, snapping a four-game losing streak. Allen, who made a career-high 10 3-pointers against Charlotte on April 14, 2002, finished 8-for-10 from 3-point range on Sunday, making his first six attempts.

Bosh's 32 and 10 lift Raptors by Memphis (AP)

Chris Bosh had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani added 21 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-82 on Friday night. Bosh shot 11-for-13 from the field and 10-for-12 from the line to help Toronto pull away in the fourth quarter and extend its home winning streak to a season-high three games.

Bargnani, Bosh lead Raptors over Wizards (AP)

Andrea Bargnani offered a simple secret for his success against the Washington Wizards, an explanation that applied to his Toronto teammates, too. "I never shot with a defender on me," Bargnani said. Down to nine players, the Raptors still easily beat worst-in-the-East Washington 99-93 on Wednesday night by making 54 percent of their field-goal attempts.

Raptors overcome Howard's 39, beat Magic (AP)

Anthony Parker scored a season-high 26 points, Chris Bosh added 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 39-point performance by Orlando's Dwight Howard to beat the Magic 108-102 on Sunday. Parker was 13-of-16 from the field and came within one point of his career high. The Raptors also got 18 points from Andrea Bargnani, 12 from Roko Ukic and 11 from Will Solomon.

Raptors snap 3-game skid, beat Rockets (AP)

Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak with a 94-73 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Toronto, which had lost 13 of its last 17 games and four straight at home, held Houston to a season low in points. The Rockets' previous low was Nov.

Roy's 32 points, 9 assists lift Blazers (AP)

This time, Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers didn't need any late-game heroics to beat the Toronto Raptors. Roy had 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and nine rebounds, and Portland beat the Raptors 102-89 Saturday night, sweeping the season series for the first time since 2002-03.

O'Neal leads Raptors past Kings 107-101 (AP)

Jermaine O'Neal got off to a slow start to his career in Toronto, taking time to recover from a knee injury that sidelined him for half of last season. He is starting to find his groove of late, once again looking like the five-time All-Star he was in Indiana before being traded to the Raptors this summer.

Raptors end 5-game skid, beat Clippers (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 97-75 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Zach Randolph had 19 points and eight rebounds for Los Angeles during a foul-plagued 28 minutes, and left the game with 10:44 to play after bruising his left knee in a collision with Jake Voskuhl on a layup by Bosh 16 seconds...

Hornets hit 12 3s, beat Raptors 99-91 (AP)

David West scored 29 points, James Posey added 20, including six 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 99-91 Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games. Rasual Butler had 16 points, and Chris Paul added 12 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, who went 12-for-33 from beyond 3-point range.

Carter 0-for-13 as Nets fall to Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 18 points and Toronto capitalized on Vince Carter's 0-for-13 night to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-79 on Friday, the Raptors' second straight win under interim coach Jay Triano. Jason Kapono, with four 3-pointers, and Joey Graham each had 16 points. Jose Calderon scored 13 as the Raptors improved to 2-3 under Triano, who replaced Sam Mitchell on Dec.

Raptors give Triano first win as coach (AP)

Jason Kapono scored a season-high 25 points, Chris Bosh added 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors snapped a five-game losing streak with a 101-88 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The victory was Toronto's first in four tries since interim coach Jay Triano took over for the fired Sam Mitchell on Dec.

Blake's late 3 lifts Blazers by Raptors (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 20 points, Steve Blake had 19 that included a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Toronto coach Jay Triano's home debut with a 98-97 victory over the Raptors on Sunday. Jermaine O'Neal scored a season-high 24 points along with six blocked shots, while Chris Bosh added 19, but it wasn't enough to give Triano his first win as the Raptors...

Bynum starting to rise up, assert himself
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Bosh's 30 points help Raptors by Hawks (AP)

Chris Bosh had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kapono scored 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88 on Friday night. Joey Graham added 11 points and Jamario Moon had 10 for Toronto, with guard Jose Calderon picking up 11 assists. Mike Bibby scored 24 points for Atlanta, Joe Johnson had 18 and reserve Maurice Evans added 17.

Bosh scores 39 as Raptors beat Bobcats (AP)

Chris Bosh had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Joey Graham added a season-high 17 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-86 on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani had 11 points, while Jose Calderon had 10 points and nine assists as Toronto won for the first time in three games and improved to 3-4 at home.

Celtics win fifth straight, beat Raptors (AP)

Ray Allen scored 21 points and the Boston Celtics led from the start in winning their fifth straight game, 118-103 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Tony Allen each scored 15 points for the Celtics, who have won 11 of 12 since a Nov. 1 loss to Indiana. Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and Paul Pierce and Eddie House each scored 11 in helping Boston score a season high.

Carter's late dunk in OT lifts Nets (AP)

Vince Carter scored 39 points against his former team, Devin Harris added 30 and the New Jersey Nets rallied from an 18-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 129-127 in overtime on Friday night. Carter sent the game to overtime by draining a 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining in regulation, capping a stretch that saw him score 12 consecutive points for the Nets.

Raptors overcome Wade's 40 to beat Heat (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored a season-high 25 points, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame a huge night by Dwyane Wade to beat the Miami Heat 101-95 on Wednesday night. Anthony Parker scored 19 points, and Chris Bosh added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who blew a 17-point, late-third-quarter lead but ultimately scrambled to beat Miami for...

Bosh scores 40 but Raptors fall to Magic (AP)

Jameer Nelson scored a season-high 22 points to lead Orlando to a 103-90 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, overcoming a season-high 40-point effort by Chris Bosh. Bosh also had 18 rebounds, but the Raptors had 24 turnovers. Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu each added 22 points and Dwight Howard had 18 for the Magic, who beat the Raptors 4-1 in their Eastern Conference playoff series...

Raptors end 3-game skid, beat Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 27 points, Jermaine O'Neal had 11 points and 18 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors snapped a two-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Kris Humphries scored 14 points and Andrea Bargnani added 12 in his first start of the season. Jason Kapono and Anthony Parker each had 10.

Bosh's 30 points, 15 boards lift Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors pulled away late for an 89-79 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Andrea Bargnani scored 18 points for the Raptors, including a key 3-pointer with less than six minutes to go that put them ahead to stay. Jose Calderon added 13 points and Jamario Moon had 10 for Toronto, which snapped a two-game losing streak after opening...

Hawks off to best start since '97 at 4-0 (AP)

Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night. Bibby added 12 assists for Atlanta (4-0). The Hawks are off to their best start since 1997, when they won their first 11 games.

Bosh's 31 get Raptors by Warriors in OT (AP)
Chris Bosh scored 31 points, Anthony Parker had 23 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 112-108 in overtime on Friday night. Andrea Bargnani had 19 points off the bench for Toronto (2-0), while Jose Calderon had 16 points and 13 assists. Jamario Moon added 11 for the Raptors. Al Harrington led Golden State (0-2) with 26 points, adding 11 rebounds, while Stephen Jackson finished...

Bosh outplays Brand as Raptors top 76ers (AP)
Chris Bosh just about single-handedly carried the Toronto Raptors into the playoffs last season. Now he has a much-improved supporting cast. Bosh had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 95-84 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Jermaine O'Neal added 17 and Jason Kapono had 15 for the Raptors, who finished 41-41 last season.

Farmar sparks Lakers past Raptors 112-89 (AP)

Jordan Farmar scored 16 points and sparked a fourth-quarter surge with an electrifying dunk over Chris Bosh, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant had 13 points and six assists in 24 minutes before sitting out the fourth quarter. Trevor Ariza also was a factor in the final period, scoring six of his 14 points.

Raptors spoil D'Antoni's Knicks debut (AP)

Losing in Mike D'Antoni's preseason debut isn't keeping the New York Knicks from enjoying life with their new coach. Chris Bosh had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat New York 113-111 on Wednesday night. "I didn't know what we would have," D'Antoni said. "I thought they competed and did a lot of things we were trying to do all week (in training camp).

QA: Did Bosh convince you in Beijing?
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Raptors' Parker has right hand surgery (AP)
Toronto Raptors guard Anthony Parker had surgery Wednesday to repair an injured extensor tendon in the middle finger of his right hand. The surgery was performed in Toronto by Dr. Brent Graham. Parker must wear a cast for three weeks before he can begin rehabilitation. Parker averaged a career-high 12.5 points last season, second only to Chris Bosh on the Raptors.

Magic take 3-1 series lead on Raptors (AP)

Rashard Lewis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Dwight Howard added 19 points and 16 boards, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 106-94 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Jameer Nelson scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, while Hedo Turkoglu had 18 points and nine rebounds for the third-seeded Magic.

Raptors can't even series vs. Magic
Orlando was clutch down the stretch to take a 3-1 lead on Toronto, as the Raptors wasted a big night from Chris Bosh (39 points).

Moon replaces Nesterovic for Raptors (AP)
Forward Jamario Moon replaced center Rasho Nesterovic in Toronto's starting lineup Thursday night as the Raptors tried to erase a 2-0 deficit in their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Andrea Bargnani, Chris Bosh, T.J. Ford and Anthony Parker all kept their places in the starting lineup for Toronto.

Mitchell mum on Raptors lineup changes
With his team facing a 2-0 series deficit, Raptors coach Sam Mitchell knows something has to change. Exactly who that change involves, Mitchell isn't saying. The Raptors have lost by double-digit deficits in the first quarter of both playoff games so far against the Orlando Magic. Toronto came back and had a chance to win Game 2, but All-Star forward Chris Bosh's last-second jumper bounced off the front rim, sealing Orlando's 104-103 victory.

Raptors mum on lineup changes for Game 3 (AP)
With his team facing a 2-0 series deficit, Raptors coach Sam Mitchell knows something has to change. Exactly who that change involves, Mitchell isn't saying. The Raptors have lost by double-digit deficits in the first quarter of both playoff games so far against the Orlando Magic. Toronto came back and had a chance to win Game 2, but All-Star forward Chris Bosh's last-second jumper bounced off the...

Howard goes for 20-20 again as Magic win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto, but missed a 19-footer with 1.9 seconds left that could have won the game.

Howard's 20-20 game helps Magic win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 Sunday in the opener of their first-round series. Howard scored six straight points in a 10-0 fourth-quarter run that sealed Orlando's first playoff win since 2003.

Friends Howard, Bosh to meet in playoffs (AP)
Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh consider themselves friends, having played together for USA Basketball and on two All-Star teams. Neither has advanced in the playoffs, giving both something to prove when the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors open a best-of-seven playoff series on Sunday. The team that contains the other young All-Star will have a good chance of surviving.

Raptors close in on 6th place in East (AP)
Rasho Nesterovic scored 20 points, Chris Bosh had 15 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 91-75 on Monday night. Anthony Parker had 13 and Jason Kapono scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors moved one step closer to locking up the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Raptors win, end Nets' playoff chances (AP)

After New Jersey was eliminated from playoff contention, Nets coach Lawrence Frank was apologetic for the Nets' poor play. Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Nets 113-85 victory Friday night. "We feel like we've let down our fans, our management and our ownership," Frank said.

Bosh's 32 help Raptors end 3-game skid (AP)

Chris Bosh had 32 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors ended a three-game losing streak with a 111-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Former Raptor Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 38 points and a career-high seven 3-pointers. He scored 25 of Milwaukee's first 29 points.

Carter's 32 points help Nets stay alive (AP)

No matter how much his right ankle hurts, Vince Carter is going to give the New Jersey Nets everything he can as long as they still have playoff hopes. A day after the ankle prevented him from playing against Detroit, Carter returned to the lineup and scored 32 points to lead the Nets to a 99-90 victory over the struggling Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Richardson, Bobcats stun Raptors 105-100 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chris Bosh had 23 points for the Raptors, who could have clinched a playoff berth with a victory.

Bosh helps Raptors beat Bobcats 104-100 (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors remained alone in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 104-100 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Bosh hit 13 of 16 free throws and added eight rebounds and five assists for the Raptors, who won for the third time in four games to pull a game ahead of idle Philadelphia in the playoff race.

West, Paul lead Hornets to 50th win (AP)

David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 25 and Tyson Chandler had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hornets bounced back from a 20-point loss in Boston on Friday night to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Bosh leads Raptors over Knicks 103-95 (AP)

After months of inevitability, the New York Knicks made it official, dropping out of playoff contention Friday night by losing to the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Rasho Nesterovic added 18 points, and the Raptors beat the Knicks 103-95. "It's disappointing," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said.

Raptors beat Pistons in Ford's return (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 21 points and T.J. Ford had 13 points and nine assists in his return to the starting lineup as the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 89-82 on Wednesday night. Rasho Nesterovic had 15 points and Jose Calderon 13 as Toronto won for just the fourth time in 15 games. The Raptors avoided falling below .500 for the first time since a Nov.

Iverson's 36, Anthony's 33 lift Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 14 points and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds for Denver, which has won five of seven. Chris Bosh came one assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as Toronto lost for the seventh time in eight games.

James sets team record, Cavs top Raptors (AP)

Already a supreme scorer, LeBron James is second to none. James passed Brad Daugherty as Cleveland's career scoring leader in the first quarter and finished with 29 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 90-83 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in a possible first-round playoff preview. In just his fifth NBA season, James moved to the top of the franchise's career scoring chart, a remarkable...

Raptors forward Bosh to make return from injury
Chris Bosh plans to be back on the court Wednesday when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat.

In the Paint: Toronto trouble
Can the Raptors crash the playoffs? Marques Johnson says Toronto's postseason push depends on Chris Bosh's health.

Parker leads Raptors past Sonics 114-106 (AP)
Anthony Parker scored 23 points to lead six Raptors in double figures in Toronto's 114-106 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday. Rasho Nesterovic had 17 points in Toronto's fifth consecutive game without All-Star forward Chris Bosh. Andrea Bargnani added 16, Carlos Delfino scored 15, Kris Humphries added 12 and Jason Kapono chipped in with 10.

Richardson helps Bobcats defeat Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh, in his nice-looking suit on the bench, had as many second-chance points as his Toronto Raptors teammates. Zero. In a listless performance against one of the NBA's worst teams, the Bosh-less Raptors gave up 30 points to Charlotte's Jason Richardson, and allowed the Bobcats to dominate the glass in a 110-98 win on Sunday.

Bosh to miss time with sore knee
Raptors star Chris Bosh will sit out at least three games after feeling soreness in his right knee, coach Sam Mitchell told Toronto's FAN 590 Saturday.

Bosh could miss week with right knee pain
A swollen and painful right knee could keep Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Chris Bosh sidelined for about a week. Bosh missed Sunday's game against Charlotte, two days after he left in the fourth quarter when the knee flared up. Bosh, Toronto's top scorer and rebounder, initially was injured Monday against the Pacers. An MRI on Saturday revealed no structural damage. "I'm just waiting until I don't have any more pain," Bosh said Sunday. "That's my biggest concern right now.

Dunleavy's career-high 36 power Pacers (AP)

Mike Dunleavy matched his career high with 36 points, Kareem Rush added 23 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-111 on Friday night. Troy Murphy scored 18 and Stephen Graham had 16 as the Pacers won for just the second time in their past seven games. Toronto lost forward Chris Bosh late in the first quarter to a sore right knee.

Bosh leaves game with sore right knee (AP)
Toronto star Chris Bosh left the Raptors' game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night late in the first quarter with a sore right knee. Team officials said Bosh would not return to the game and will undergo further examination. The forward went to the locker room during a Raptors timeout with 2:23 left in the quarter.

Raptors extend dominance over Wolves (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 28 points, T.J. Ford had 16 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for the eighth straight time, 107-85 on Wednesday night. Andrea Bargnani had 12 and Jamario Moon added 11 for Toronto, which has won five of six overall and four straight at home. Toronto hasn't lost to Minnesota since a 108-97 defeat on Jan.

Bosh leads Raptors past Pacers 102-98 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 102-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and made six of seven 3-pointers, and T.J. Ford added 16 points and seven assists for the Raptors, who have won all three meetings with the Pacers this season and won four of their last five overall.

Raptors cruise past Knicks 115-92 (AP)
Andrea Bargnani had 25 points and Chris Bosh added 17 as the Toronto Raptors rebounded from a loss to New York two days earlier and beat the Knicks 115-92 on Sunday night. Anthony Parker added 16 points and T.J. Ford came off the bench to score 15 as Toronto gave coach Sam Mitchell a victory in his 300th game.

Crawford's 43 power Knicks past Raptors (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 43 points, leading the New York Knicks to a 103-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in the opener of a home-and-home series. Zach Randolph added 26 points and 15 rebounds, and made a layup with the Knicks clinging to a two-point lead with 40 seconds remaining.

Bosh's 40 propel Raptors past Magic (AP)
Chris Bosh had 40 points -- going 14-for-16 from the field and 11-for-11 from the foul line -- and Jose Calderon had 19 points and 13 assists as the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 127-110 on Wednesday night. Bosh made 11 of his first 12 shots and even made a rare 3-pointer in the third quarter, struggling to contain a smile as he retreated back down court.

No Kidd for Nets in loss to Raptors (AP)
Still reeling from news that Jason Kidd was likely to be traded soon, the rest of the New Jersey Nets didn't put up much of a fight against the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh had 27 points, Jose Calderon had 22 points and 12 assists and the Raptors beat the Nets 109-91 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.

Ginobili's 34 and 15 power Spurs to win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 34 points and added a career-high 15 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-88 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs, who led from wire-to-wire and won for the fifth time in six games. San Antonio's only defeat in that time was a 98-90 loss at Boston on Sunday.

Raptors ease past Timberwolves 105-82 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 16 points and Jose Calderon had 15 points and 10 assists for his second consecutive double-double to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-82 on Sunday night. All-Star Chris Bosh added 14 points for the Raptors, and T.J. Ford had seven points and 13 assists, his highest totals since returning to the lineup from injury Feb.

Raptors pound woeful Heat 114-82 (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Andrea Bargnani added 22 and the Toronto Raptors shot 60 percent Monday night on the way to beating the hapless Miami Heat 114-82. Anthony Parter scored 18 points for the Raptors, who delivered more indignity to Miami's season of epic struggle by handing the Heat their biggest loss of the year.

Raptors hit 13 3s, rip Wizards 122-83 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points, Chris Bosh had 16 and the Toronto Raptors used a big second quarter and a flurry of 3-pointers to beat the Washington Wizards 122-83 on Wednesday night. The 39-point margin of victory matched the biggest in team history, a 112-73 win over Atlanta on April 12, 2002. Anthony Parker had 15 points and Jose Calderon added 11 points and 11 assists for the Raptors, who...

Raptors use 19-0 run to race past Bucks (AP)

Even Chris Bosh has a bad game every once in a while. It's just not likely to happen twice against the same team. Bosh, who scored one point the last time Toronto played Milwaukee, had 32 points Friday night to lead the Raptors to a 106-75 victory over the Bucks. Carlos Delfino added 18 points and the Raptors broke the game open with a 19-0 run in the third quarter.

Bosh's 35 lift Raptors over Hawks 89-78 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 35 points and nine rebounds, Anthony Parker scored 18 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-78 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. Bosh, who had 13 points in the fourth quarter, has scored at least 30 in four of Toronto's past five games. Joe Johnson had 25 points for the Hawks, who lost back-to-back games for the first time since a four-game slide...

Kings lose in Bibby's season debut (AP)

Chris Bosh had 31 points and the Toronto Raptors spoiled Mike Bibby's season debut, beating the Sacramento Kings 116-91 on Wednesday night. Carlos Delfino came off the bench to score a season-high 26 and Toronto won for the fourth time in five games. Jose Calderon had 17 points and 14 assists, Anthony Parker had 12 points and Kris Humphries had 11.

Hamilton's 39 power Pistons past Raptors (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 39 points as the Detroit Pistons rebounded from an embarrassing loss for a 103-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Hamilton hit 16 of 22 shots in Detroit's first game since losing 89-65 to the last-place New York Knicks on Sunday. Chauncey Billups added 20 points for Detroit and Antonio McDyess had nine points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven...

Raptors cool off Blazers, win in 2OT (AP)

Chris Bosh had 38 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat Portland 116-109 in double overtime Sunday to hand the Trail Blazers their second loss in 19 games. Bosh, who played 55 minutes, scored six points in the second overtime to lead Toronto to its third straight victory. Brandon Roy had a career-high 33 points and 10 assists for Portland, and made a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left in...

Bosh's 40 power Raptors past Knicks (AP)

Chris Bosh had 40 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 99-90 victory over New York on Friday night in the latest ugly night for the Knicks. Starting forward Zach Randolph was benched the final 31-plus minutes after appearing to have a dispute with Knicks coach Isiah Thomas. Randolph was yanked 20 seconds after committing an offensive foul with 7:35 remaining in the first...

Parker, Raptors extend 76ers skid to 5 (AP)

Anthony Parker matched his season high with 22 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 109-96 on Wednesday night, handing the 76ers their season-high fifth straight loss. Jose Calderon had 17 points and nine assists for the Raptors, and Carlos Delfino added 12 points. Parker, who also scored 22 points in a victory against Philadelphia on Nov.

LeBron answers taunts with 24 in 4th (AP)

Right up there with tugging on Superman's cape should be this perpetual no-no: Don't taunt LeBron James. Fueled by some good-natured heckling from Toronto star Chris Bosh's girlfriend and others, James outscored the Raptors 24-20 in the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 93-90 win on Sunday. It was the latest tour-de-fourth performance by the Cavaliers superstar who has become the NBA's...

Raptors rally, end Hornets' win streak (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Monday night. The Hornets' winning streak ended at five after Chris Paul, perhaps exhausted from a 44-minute effort, committed a turnover with just over a minute to go and then missed a pair of crucial free throws that could have given New Orleans the lead...

Yao carries Rockets past Raptors 91-79 (AP)

Yao Ming scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 91-79 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Rafer Alston added 18 points, and Bonzi Wells had 13 points and 11 rebounds as Houston won its second straight and third in four games.

Bosh scores 42 but Raptors fall to Suns (AP)

The Phoenix Suns raced past Toronto 122-103 on Saturday night despite a career-high 42 points by the Raptors' Chris Bosh. Leandro Barbosa, starting in place of injured Raja Bell, scored 31 points, Amare Stoudemire added 28 and Grant Hill 25 as Phoenix swept the season series from Toronto for the fourth consecutive season.

Bosh leads Raptors by Clippers 80-77 (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 12 of his 24 points in the third quarter to help Toronto take the lead for good in the Raptors' 80-77 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Bosh also had nine rebounds to become Toronto's career leader. His 2,847 betters Antonio Davis' mark of 2,839. Jamario Moon added 16 points for the Raptors, whose tight defense seemed to throw the Clippers off their shooting...

Kapono rallies Raptors past Pacers (AP)

Jason Kapono scored 17 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 104-93 Friday night for their fourth straight win. Chris Bosh had 22 points and 16 rebounds, and Jose Calderon had a career-high 16 assists and 18 points for the Raptors (14-10), who overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit.

Raptors end slump against Mavs, 92-76 (AP)

Kris Humphries had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Bosh scored 17 points and Toronto beat Dallas 92-76 Wednesday night for the Raptors' first win over the Mavericks in more than four years. Toronto won its third straight and ended an eight-game slump against the Mavericks, whose 76 points were a season low.

Dime: Bosh's Raptors have potential
Chris Bosh scored 21 points in his first game in 11 days, and Dime thinks the Raptors can win a playoff series or two.

Bargnani hopes to return Tuesday
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani practiced Monday for the first time in more than a week and hopes to play when the Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. If Bargnani plays, it will be the first time Toronto has had its trio of stars - Bargnani, T.J. Ford and Chris Bosh - together in the lineup since Nov. 20. "The knee is getting better every day," Bargnani said after Monday's practice. "Today I practiced normally and it was feeling good. I can try to play, we'll see (Tuesday).

Bosh returns to Raptors lineup against Rockets
Forward Chris Bosh will return to the Raptors' starting lineup Sunday against the Rockets after missing five games with a strained groin.

Bosh returns, leads Raptors over Rockets (AP)

Chris Bosh had 21 points and 10 rebounds in his return to the Toronto lineup and the Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 93-80 Sunday. Kris Humphries added 16 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, for Toronto. Carlos Delfino had 12 points, Anthony Parker added 11 and Jason Kapono 10. Former Raptor Tracy McGrady had 23 for Houston, while Yao Ming scored 15 and Bonzi Wells had 12.

Week 6 Fantasy Stockwatch
Our Jamey Eisenberg likes how Andre Miller and Andres Nocioni are playing, but can't say good things about veterans Jason Kidd and Chris Bosh in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Raptors don't have Bosh, Bargnani but Ford back
Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani sat for the Raptors but T.J. Ford returnd on Wednesday.

Injuries sideline Raptors trio for game vs. Bobcats
The Raptors will be without forwards Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani and guard T.J. Ford on Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bosh, Bargnani and Ford out for Raptors
The Raptors will be without forwards Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani and guard T.J. Ford on Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. "We've got probably three of our most talented players injured," coach Sam Mitchell said. Bosh has not played since leaving in the second quarter of last Wednesday's victory over Memphis because of a strained groin. Toronto has split its past two games without Bosh, who leads the team with 18.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

Raptors' Bosh, Bargnani, Ford sit out (AP)
The Raptors will be without forwards Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani and guard T.J. Ford on Monday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. "We've got probably three of our most talented players injured," coach Sam Mitchell said. Bosh has not played since leaving in the second quarter of last Wednesday's victory over Memphis because of a strained groin.

James, Bosh sit as Raptors top Cavs (AP)

Andrea Bargnani and Carlos Delfino had career highs with 26 and 24 points each, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 91-82 on Friday in a game that stars LeBron James and Chris Bosh missed with injuries. James, the league's leading scorer, was out of the Cavaliers' lineup with a sprained left index finger, while Bosh sat out with a strained groin as the Raptors won their third...

LeBron to miss game with sprained finger (AP)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James will sit out with a sprained left index finger Friday night against the Toronto Raptors, who will be without forward Chris Bosh because of a strained groin. James, the league's leading scorer, is averaging 30.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said guard Devin Brown would start in James' place.

LeBron sits with sprained finger
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James will sit out with a sprained left index finger Friday night against the Raptors, who will be without forward Chris Bosh because of a strained groin. James, the league's leading scorer, is averaging 30.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said guard Devin Brown would likely start in James' place.

Bosh, Bargnani hurt in Raptors' win (AP)

Anthony Parker scored 19 points and Jose Calderon added 13 points and 10 assists to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-91 on Wednesday night. It was a costly victory for Toronto, which lost Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani to injury. Bosh left in the second quarter with a strained right groin and did not return.

Bosh strains groin, leaves Raptors-Grizzlies game
Raptors forward Chris Bosh left Wednesday's game with a strained groin.

Raptors' Bosh leaves in 2nd quarter
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh left Wednesday night's game against Memphis in the second quarter with a strained right groin. The team announced that he wouldn't return. Bosh scored eight points in the first quarter but was seen speaking with head trainer Scott McCullogh during the break. He stayed on the bench for the first minute of the second period before re-entering the game. Bosh scored one more basket, then left at 9:44 and walked slowly to the locker room.

Raptors F Bosh strains right groin (AP)
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh left Wednesday night's game against Memphis in the second quarter with a strained right groin. The team announced that he wouldn't return. Bosh scored eight points in the first quarter but was seen speaking with head trainer Scott McCullogh during the break. He stayed on the bench for the first minute of the second period before re-entering the game.

Raptors deal Bulls fourth straight loss (AP)
Chris Bosh had 16 points and 13 rebounds, rookie Jamario Moon matched his career-high with 15 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Chicago 93-78 Sunday to hand the Bulls their fourth straight loss. The energetic Moon added nine rebounds, six blocks and three steals. Starting in place of the injured T.J.

Bosh helps Raptors stop 3-game home skid (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 22 points, Jose Calderon added 15 points and 10 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 110-101 on Friday night. Anthony Parker and T.J. Ford each scored 15 points as Toronto (5-4) ended a three-game home losing streak. Jason Kapono scored 12 points and Carlos Delfino had 11.

Raptors crush listless Bulls 101-71 (AP)

Carlos Delfino scored 16 points and Chris Bosh added 14 points and six rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the listless Chicago Bulls 101-71 on Saturday night. The Raptors made quick work out of the Bulls despite playing their fourth game in five nights. T.J. Ford had 14 assists and Andrea Bargnani scored 14 points for Toronto, which had its largest win against Chicago in franchise history.

Bosh makes 16 of 18 FTs in Raptors' win
Chris Bosh made 16 of 18 free throws, scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors snap a three-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Anthony Parker scored 22 points, including a 3-pointer with 33.7 seconds remaining. T.J. Ford had 16 for the Raptors. Andre Iguodala scored 17 of his 26 points in the second half and Lou Williams scored 20 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter for the Sixers. Williams' 3-pointer with 55.

Bosh leads Raptors over 76ers 105-103 (AP)

Chris Bosh made 16 of 18 free throws, scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors snap a three-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Anthony Parker scored 22 points, including a 3-pointer with 33.7 seconds remaining. T.J. Ford had 16 for the Raptors.

Turkoglu lifts Magic over Raptors 105-96 (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu had 24 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Rashard Lewis scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 105-96 on Wednesday night. Keith Bogans had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Dwight Howard added 17 points. One night after he failed to make a field goal for just the second time in his NBA career, Toronto's Chris Bosh scored 26 points, going 6-for-15 from the...

Mason a perfect '10' for Bucks in rout (AP)

Desmond Mason was 10-for-10 from the field and scored 21 points as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 112-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Milwaukee, a team that didn't shoot 60 percent or better from the field in a game all last season, shot 60.3 percent and held Toronto star Chris Bosh to one point.

The Bosh Pit
Chris Bosh may have had stats (19 points, 10 boards) on Sunday, but Dime Smack says his game lacked substance vs. Boston.

Allen's late 3 lifts Celtics in OT (AP)

Ray Allen made the winning 3-pointer with less than 3 seconds to play, and finished with 33 points in the Boston Celtics' 98-95 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Kevin Garnett scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and added 13 rebounds, giving him double-doubles in both of his games for Boston this season.

Raptors avenge playoff loss, rout Nets (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 21 points Friday night to lead Toronto to a 106-69 victory over New Jersey in the first meeting between the teams since the Nets ousted the Raptors in the opening round of last season's playoffs. The Raptors had payback in mind. Chris Bosh had 15 points and Juan Dixon 14 for Toronto.

Bargnani, Raptors turn back 76ers 106-97 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors began the defense of their Atlantic Division title Wednesday night with a 106-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. T.J. Ford had 14 points and 12 assists in the season opener for both teams. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, and Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon finished with 13 apiece.

Bargnani, Ford pace Raptors over Sixers
Andrea Bargnani scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors began the defense of their Atlantic Division title Wednesday night with a 106-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. T.J. Ford had 14 points and 12 assists in the season opener for both teams. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, and Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon finished with 13 apiece. Andre Iguodala led the 76ers with 23 points, while Kyle Korver had 20.

Bosh 'feeling comfortable' after action
Chris Bosh's return was more important than helping the Toronto Raptors to a preseason victory. The All-Star forward, who's been out with an injured knee, played 15 minutes in his first appearance in four games Thursday night, finishing with 12 points in Toronto's 111-78 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the game, Bosh said the knee was feeling fine and that his night was a success. "It's good," Bosh said. "It was good to get out there, I'm glad to see how it is to play in a game.

Bosh helps Raptors win in Bargnani's hometown
Chris Bosh scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held off a spirited Virtus Lottomatica Roma squad for a 93-87 preseason victory Sunday. Andrea Bargnani added 13 points and seven rebounds to help the Raptors win in his hometown. Danish forward Christian Drejer led Roma with 23 points. With only two players taller than 6-foot-7, Roma struggled inside where the 6-10 Bosh was able to operate relatively uncontested.

Bosh leads Raptors by Virtus Roma 93-87 (AP)
Chris Bosh scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held off a spirited Virtus Lottomatica Roma squad for a 93-87 preseason victory Sunday. Andrea Bargnani added 13 points and seven rebounds to help the Raptors win in his hometown. Danish forward Christian Drejer led Roma with 23 points.

Chris Bosh, F/C - TOR
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