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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...

Wade shakes off ankle injury, Heat win (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 19 points, 10 assists and six rebounds Tuesday night, and the Miami Heat caught a couple of breaks in the final minutes to beat the struggling Washington Wizards 94-87. Wade, who played despite rolling his ankle in a loss at Toronto on Sunday, led six players in double figures as the Heat beat the Wizards for the second time in five days and celebrated a rare road victory.

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...

Wade misses practice with sprained ankle
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sat out practice Monday to get treatment on a sprained right ankle. Wade, the NBA's second-leading scorer at 27.9 points per game, is listed as a game-time decision in Miami's matchup in Washington on Tuesday. He has played through similar slight sprains in the past. Wade got hurt during the third quarter of Sunday's 107-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors, but was able to complete the game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/456541760" height="1" width="1"/

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.

Brand scores 25 as 76ers end 3-game skid (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 25 points, Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each had 18, and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-96 on Wednesday night. Willie Green scored 17 points and Marreese Speights had 12 for the 76ers, who won for the first time in four road games this season.

Pierce's 22 in 4th get Celts by Raptors (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-87 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 19 points for the Celtics (7-1). Boston scored 58 points in the second half after getting just 36 in the opening 24 minutes.

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.

Prince helps Pistons improve to 4-0 (AP)
Tayshaun Prince more than made up for Allen Iverson's absence, making sure the Detroit Pistons remained unbeaten. Prince scored 16 of his 27 points in the second quarter, and Richard Hamilton had 22 to help the Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 100-93 on Wednesday night. Iverson was unavailable for Detroit because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson,...

Iverson out for Detroit against Toronto
Detroit guard Allen Iverson was not available for Wednesday's game against Toronto because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson, has not completed his physical with the Nuggets. Rodney Stuckey started for the Pistons, who also sent top reserve Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb to Denver in Monday's trade. McDyess and Samb were not required to report to Denver.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443808138" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson's status for Wednesday game still uncertain
Allen Iverson is questioning his status as an NBA superstar. After being traded for the second time in his career, Iverson is awaiting the results of Chauncey Billups' physical before being allowed to play for Detroit. "I'm starting to feel like a journeyman," Iverson said jokingly at the Pistons' shootaround before the game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Some journeyman.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443610299" height="1" width="1"/

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.

Raptors pick up fourth-year option on Bargnani
The Toronto Raptors exercised the fourth-year option Monday on forward Andrea Bargnani, the first overall pick in the 2006 draft.

Sixers hit 14 3-pointers, defeat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams scored 18 points and hit five of the Philadelphia 76ers' 14 3-pointers in a 118-100 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Marreese Speights also had 18 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 as the 76ers finished the preseason with a 4-3 record. They will open the regular season at home next Wednesday against Toronto.

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).

Raptors rip Cavs as James logs 8 minutes (AP)

LeBron James spent a rare night relaxing on the bench, Mo Williams showed why Cleveland traded for him this summer, and the Cavaliers opened their exhibition season with a 104-84 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. James played just 8 minutes in the first quarter before he raised his hand for a substitute and coach Mike Brown pulled his superstar for the remainder of Cleveland's...

Raptors sign free agent Sampson to aid frontcourt
The Raptors signed free-agent forward Jamal Sampson, a cousin of Ralph Sampson who is expected to give Toronto frontcourt depth after the loss of Nathan Jawai.

Dixon returns to Wizards with free-agent deal
The Washington Wizards signed free-agent guard Juan Dixon on Tuesday. Dixon's deal returns him to the team that drafted him after he led Maryland to the 2002 NCAA championship. Dixon played his first three pro seasons with the Wizards. He has also been with Portland, Toronto and Detroit, averaging 8.9 points, 1.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds over six seasons.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/401164609" height="1" width="1"/

G Dixon returns to Wizards (AP)
Guard Juan Dixon signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, returning to the team that drafted him after he led Maryland to an NCAA title. Dixon played his first three NBA seasons with the Wizards, from 2002-03 to 2004-05. He has also been with Portland, Toronto and Detroit, averaging 8.9 points, 1.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds over six seasons.

LeBron to be featured in new documentary
LeBron James has gone from the gold-medal stand to the silver screen. The Cavaliers' megastar, fresh off helping the U.S. basketball team win gold at the Beijing Olympics, will be at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend for the debut of "More Than A Game," a documentary chronicling his rise to stardom and how he and four childhood friends overcame long odds to win a national championship in high school. Combining footage taken during James' career at St. Vincent-St.

King's rise: Film covers LeBron's high school days
A film about LeBron James and his high school teammates will debut at the Toronto Film Festival.

LeBron to be featured in new documentary (AP)
LeBron James has gone from the gold-medal stand to the silver screen. The Cavaliers' megastar, fresh off helping the U.S. basketball team win gold at the Beijing Olympics, will be at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend for the debut of "More Than A Game," a documentary chronicling his rise to stardom and how he and four childhood friends overcame long odds to win a national...

Gasol leads Spain into Olympic semis (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 20 points to lead world champion Spain to a 72-59 win against Croatia Wednesday in men's basketball. Felipe Reyes added 13 points for Spain, while Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon added 10. Gasol also had a game-high 10 rebounds. Marko Banic had 15 points to lead Croatia.

Spain downs Germany behind Gasol
Pau Gasol scored 13 points to help lead world champions Spain to a 72-59 victory over Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in Olympic basketball men's Group B play. Gasol, of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, scored 13 points Thursday, while the Toronto Raptors' Jose Manuel Calderon led Spain with 15 points and Alex Mumbru shot 67 percent from the floor for 14 points, draining all three of his three pointers.

Raptors sign free agent G Solomon (AP)
The Toronto Raptors signed free agent guard Will Solomon on Monday. Solomon, 30, played the past two seasons in Istanbul, Turkey, for Fenerbahce Ulker, where he averaged 17.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 13 regular season games last season. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder was selected 33rd overall in the 2001 NBA draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies.

Croatian guard Ukic signs 3-year deal with Raptors
The Toronto Raptors signed Croatian guard Roko Ukic to a three-year deal Wednesday.

Raptors sign Croatian G Ukic for 3 years (AP)
The Toronto Raptors signed Croatian guard Roko Ukic to a three-year deal Wednesday. Ukic, who was the Raptors' second-round pick (41st) in the 2005 draft, played in Italy last season with Lottomatica Virtus Roma. He averaged 11.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 19 games, shooting 54.5 percent from the field.

Raptors sign first indigenous Australian NBA pick
The Toronto Raptors signed Nathan Jawai, the first indigenous player from Australia to be drafted by an NBA team, to a two-year contract on Friday.

NBA offseason roundup: Deal for O'Neal official
Jermaine O'Neal's deal to Toronto became official Wednesday. Catch up on all of the other offseason signings and trades.

O'Neal sent to Raptors; Pacers get Ford
The Toronto Raptors added six-time All-Star Jermaine O'Neal to their lineup on Wednesday in a multiplayer deal with Indiana that sent guard T.J. Ford and center Rasho Nesterovic to the Pacers. The teams agreed to the deal in principle before last month's draft, but it couldn't be officially announced until today. The Raptors also acquired the draft rights to forward Nathan Jawai while the Pacers get forward Maceo Baston and the draft rights to center Roy Hibbert. O'Neal averaged 18.

Multiplayer deal sending O'Neal to Toronto final
The Toronto Raptors added six-time All-Star Jermaine O'Neal to their lineup on Wednesday in a multiplayer deal with Indiana that sent guard T.J. Ford and center Rasho Nesterovic to the Pacers.

Source: Warriors sign Maggette for $50M (AP)

The Golden State Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until Wednesday at the earliest, confirmed Maggette will leave the Los Angeles Clippers for a lucrative...

Raptors sign G Adams to 2-year contract (AP)
The Toronto Raptors signed guard Hassan Adams to a two-year deal on Tuesday. Adams last played in the NBA in 2006-07, when he averaged 2.9 points and 1.3 rebounds in 61 games with New Jersey. The six-foot-four, 220-pounder played in Italy last season. He attended the Raptors' free-agent camp in June. The Los Angeles native is known as a tenacious defender.

Happy Canada Day: Calderon re-ups with Raptors
Happy Canada Day indeed. Point guard Jose Calderon will remain a Toronto Raptors. The restricted free agent said so himself Tuesday.

Wizards contact Arenas, plan to discuss new deal
On Tuesday morning, Abe Pollin placed a call to free agent Gilbert Arenas, who was at a layover in Toronto on the way to China for a promotional trip on behalf of a shoe company.

Calderon agrees to stay with Raptors (AP)
Jose Calderon reached a "preliminary agreement" Tuesday to remain with the Toronto Raptors for another season. The 26-year-old Spanish guard wrote on his Web site that his agent and the Raptors had reached a deal. However, Toronto cannot officially announce the signing until July 9. "I want to thank ...

Reports: O'Neal deal to Raptors not done yet
The Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers have agreed to a blockbuster trade the day before the draft. Multiple media outlets are reporting that Jermaine O'Neal was dealt to the Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic and the No. 17 overall pick. The Pacers also have the No. 11 pick in the draft.

Report: Pacers to deal O'Neal to Raptors (AP)

The Toronto Raptors have agreed in principle to acquire forward Jermaine O'Neal from the Indiana Pacers for point guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic, the 17th pick in the draft and a player to be named, Yahoo reported Wednesday. While Yahool reported the deal, citing an unidentified NBA executive, Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo told The Canadian Press that he was in the midst of...

Reports: O'Neal shipped to Raptors for Ford, pick
The Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers have agreed to a blockbuster trade the day before the draft. Multiple media outlets are reporting that Jermaine O'Neal was dealt to the Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic and the No. 17 overall pick. The Pacers also have the No. 11 pick in the draft.

Pistons hire 3 assistant coaches
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. Ellis has been minor league coordinator with the Atlanta Hawks for the past six seasons.

Pistons coach Curry hires 3 assistants (AP)
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets.

Reports: Pacers, Raptors eye O'Neal-Ford trade
The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors have held discussions about a possible trade involving Jermaine O'Neal and T.J. Ford, according to reports in the Indianapolis Star and the Toronto Star.

Batum halts workout after 'borderline' heart test
French swingman Nicolas Batum, projected to be a late first-round NBA draft pick, stopped participating in a workout with the Toronto Raptors earlier this week after a stress echo test came back in the "borderline" area.

Raptors buy out remaining year on Garbajosa
Toronto bought out the contract of Jorge Garbajosa, the Spanish forward whose career with the Raptors was cut short by a broken leg.

Raptors' second-leading scorer Parker has surgery
Toronto Raptors guard Anthony Parker had surgery Wednesday to repair an injured extensor tendon in the middle finger of his right hand.

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.

Howard helps Magic eliminate Raptors (AP)

Dwight Howard had 21 points and 21 rebounds and the Orlando Magic advanced to second round of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, beating the Toronto Raptors 102-92 on Monday night to close out their series in five games. It was Howard's third game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in the series.

Magic look to finish Raptors in Game 5 (AP)
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has never seen his locker room clear out faster than it did after Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors. It was the Magic's lone loss in the playoffs so far, and at 14 points their worst defeat since February. He gave his players a rare day off from practice to think about it, and Orlando responded with a 106-94 gut-check win Saturday at Toronto to take a 3-1 lead.

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).

Raptors win, cut Magic's lead to 2-1 (AP)
T.J. Ford scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 18 points and 13 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 108-94 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Dwight Howard had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Magic, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Hedo Turkoglu added 24 points and Rashard Lewis had 19.

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...

Orlando holds off Toronto
Dwight Howard scored 29 points and pulled down 20 rebounds, his second consecutive 20-20 game, as the Magic edged the Raptors 104-103. Howard talked about the victory after the game.

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.

Reeling Raptors try to regroup vs. Magic (AP)
The Toronto Raptors tinkered with their starting lineup and tried a few new plays early in their first-round playoff opener against the Orlando Magic. The result? After 12 minutes and a barrage of Magic 3-pointers, they were down 43-23, and all but out of it with three quarters left. But Raptors coach Sam Mitchell doesn't think their 114-100 loss Sunday had anything to do with the changes.

Magic blow lead, but hold on for Game 1 win
The Magic saw their once comfortable lead cut to five. But Orlando had the resolve to hold on and beat Toronto in Game 1.

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.

Magic hold on for win
The Magic saw their once comfortable lead cut to five. But Orlando had the resolve to hold on and beat Toronto in Game 1.

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.

Maxiell, Stuckey lead Pistons by Raptors (AP)

Jason Maxiell and Rodney Stuckey combined for 18 fourth-quarter points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 91-84 on Sunday. The loss drops Toronto (40-40) into a tie with Philadelphia for the Eastern Conference's sixth seed with two games left, although the Raptors have the tiebreaker. The sixth seed will play Orlando in the first round, while the seventh seed faces Detroit.

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.

Bulls F Gooden to miss rest of season (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said. Gooden missed his seventh straight game when the Bulls hosted Cleveland on Friday and will not be available for the final three against Orlando, Milwaukee and Toronto.

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.

Smith's 2 3s in OT lift Hawks by Raptors (AP)

Mike Bibby hit a tying 3-pointer in regulation, Josh Smith made two in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 127-120 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. The Hawks increased their lead for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot to four games over Indiana, which lost 92-77 at Boston.

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.

Jazz's Okur, Brewer out vs. Clippers (AP)
Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer will not dress Friday night in Utah's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a stomach virus. Stomach problems caused Okur to head to the locker room after playing just seven minutes against the Toronto Raptors on March 17 . Physically weakened from fluid loss, he struggled to score 10 points against the Los Angeles Lakers three nights later.

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.

Cavs C Wallace out with sore back (AP)
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace had his sore back re-examined Saturday in Cleveland and missed a game at Milwaukee. Wallace underwent a precautionary MRI. A team spokeswoman said the results were negative and that Wallace would be treated for back spasms and is day-to-day. Wallace left Friday night's 90-83 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the third quarter with back spasms and didn't return.

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...

James breaks Cavs' career scoring mark (AP)
LeBron James is Cleveland's scoring king. The All-Star forward passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. James entered the game needing five points to surpass Daugherty, and did it with one of his patented driving layups with 4:10 left in the period.

LeBron claims Cavs' scoring mark
LeBron James passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.

LeBron moves into first place on Cavs scoring list
LeBron James is Cleveland's scoring king. The All-Star forward passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. James entered the game needing five points to surpass Daugherty, and did it with one of his patented driving layups with 4:10 left in the period. It took Daugherty 548 games to score 10,389 points while James, the NBA's leading scorer in his fifth pro season, was playing in just his 380th game.

Heat held to NBA season-low 54 points (AP)

In a season of misery, the Miami Heat set a new low. Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker each scored 14 points and the Toronto Raptors held Miami to the third-lowest point total in the shot-clock era, beating the Heat 96-54 on Wednesday night. "I feel real bad for (the players) that they couldn't make a few shots and just get out of the record books but that's the way it goes," Heat coach Pat Riley...

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.

Jazz extend home win streak to 19 (AP)

Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. With the game tied at 65, Price led the Jazz on 24-4 run to start the fourth quarter.

Martin helps Kings hold off Raptors (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 32 points and had eight rebounds Sunday night to help the Sacramento Kings hold off the struggling Toronto Raptors for a 106-100 victory. Ron Artest added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Mikki Moore scored 17 for the Kings, who have won three of four games. Jason Kapono scored 26 points off the bench for the Raptors, who have lost four straight and five of six.

Iverson's 28 help Nuggets rout Raptors (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 28 points despite a fractured finger, Carmelo Anthony added 22 and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight at home, blowing out the Toronto Raptors 137-105 on Friday night. It's the second-most points the Nuggets have scored this season. They still have the NBA high mark for the season with a 138-point performance in a win at Seattle on Feb.

Raptors file statement against Spanish hoops
The Toronto Raptors filed a statement of claim against the Spanish Basketball Federation on Friday for nonpayment of insurance related to Jorge Garbajosa's injury. Garbajosa underwent more surgery on his left leg and ankle on Dec. 11 in Baltimore. The 6-foot-9 forward broke a bone in his lower leg and dislocated his ankle while trying to block a shot last March. The injury ended his rookie season.

Raptors file claim on F Garbajosa (AP)
The Toronto Raptors filed a statement of claim against the Spanish Basketball Federation on Friday for nonpayment of insurance related to Jorge Garbajosa's injury. Garbajosa underwent more surgery on his left leg and ankle on Dec. 11 in Baltimore. The 6-foot-9 forward broke a bone in his lower leg and dislocated his ankle while trying to block a shot last March.

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

Davis outplays Ford as Warriors win 40th (AP)

Baron Davis and the Golden State Warriors play such a carefree, entertaining game that it's easy to forget every night is part of a fight for their playoff livelihood. The Toronto Raptors don't have any such concerns about making the postseason -- and maybe that was one reason Davis and his teammates were tougher in the final minutes Wednesday night.

Lakers take down Toronto
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points as the Lakers beat the visiting Raptors 117-108. Bryant talked about the victory with FSN after the game.

Kobe helps Lakers regain lead in West (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, Lamar Odom added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-108 on Tuesday night to regain the top spot in the Western Conference. Now, they'll face a major challenge staying there, playing their next four games on the road against New Orleans, Houston, Dallas and Utah, who have a...

Bynum runs on treadmill for 1st time since injury
Lakers center Andrew Bynum ran on a treadmill Tuesday for the first time since injuring his left knee two months ago. Bynum temporarily dislocated his kneecap and sustained a bone bruise early in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 13 when he landed on teammate Lamar Odom's left foot while going for a rebound. "He's coming along well. He's progressing," coach Phil Jackson said before Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Jamison helps Wizards beat Raptors in OT (AP)

Antawn Jamison had 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 110-106 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Roger Mason added 18 points for the Wizards, who had six players score in double figures. Washington has won five of seven despite missing Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler.

Johnson suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
The NBA suspended Alexander Johnson of the Miami Heat for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors because of a flagrant foul earlier in the week. Johnson committed a hard foul Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors' Andrea Bargnani, the 2006 No. 1 overall draft pick. Bargnani was driving the baseline, Johnson leaped in an effort to keep Bargnani from scoring, and the collision sent the Raptors' forward to the ground in a heap.

Villanueva's 32 lead Bucks past Sonics (AP)

Charlie Villanueva scored 32 points, his highest output in nearly two years, and had 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks scored a season-high 118 points to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 118-106 Wednesday night. It was only the second 30-point game of Villanueva's career; the other was for 48 points as a Toronto Raptors rookie at Milwaukee on March 26, 2006.

Bargnani hits head on court
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani was shaken up early in the third quarter of the Raptors' game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, after a nasty collision under the basket.

Raptors embarrass Heat, F Bargnani hurt (AP)

Rasho Nesterovic scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jamario Moon added 14 points and the Toronto Raptors embarrassed the Miami Heat for the second time this season, winning 108-83 Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Anthony Parker and Andrea Bargnani each scored 12 points for Toronto, but Bargnani's night will be best remembered by a scary collision with Miami's Alexander...

Raptors C Bargnani shaken up vs. Heat (AP)
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani was shaken up early in the third quarter of the Raptors' game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, after a nasty collision under the basket. Bargnani, the first overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft, was driving the right baseline with 9:57 left in the period when he went airborne near the basket.

Family emergency forces Haslem to miss game
Heat forward Udonis Haslem was not with the team for Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors because of a family emergency.

Heat without Haslem due to family matter (AP)
Heat forward Udonis Haslem was not with the team for Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors because of a family emergency. Haslem, who is averaging 11.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, is expected to rejoin the team in time for Friday's home game with the Golden State Warriors. Haslem's absence left Miami with nine available players against the Raptors.

Turkoglu, Howard lift Magic by Raptors (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points, Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to collect 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 102-87 on Tuesday night. Howard had only three points on 1-for-3 shooting until the fourth quarter, sitting long stretches with foul trouble. He seemed energized after the rest, and scored six straight in a 1:10 stretch that expanded Orlando's lead...

Raptors' Brezec still ticked over trade from Cats
Toronto Raptors center Primoz Brezec was smiling as he sorted through tickets for friends and family members Sunday before his first game against Charlotte since being traded in December.

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.

Dunleavy scores 36 again in Pacers' win (AP)

Mike Dunleavy tied his career high of 36 points for the second straight game, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-106 Sunday for their second straight win. It was Dunleavy's third 30-point game in his last six contests, and the third time he has scored 36 points this season. He had just tied the career high Friday at Toronto.

Raptors' Brezec still steamed over departure
Toronto Raptors center Primoz Brezec was smiling as he sorted through tickets for friends and family members Sunday before his first game against Charlotte since being traded in December. But when asked about Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, Brezec's demeanor changed rapidly. "I've been in this league for seven years. People know what I can do," Brezec said, clearly agitated. "Sam Vincent didn't know what he got.

Raptors C Brezec still angry at Bobcats (AP)
Toronto Raptors center Primoz Brezec was smiling as he sorted through tickets for friends and family members Sunday before his first game against Charlotte since being traded in December. But when asked about Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, Brezec's demeanor changed rapidly. "I've been in this league for seven years.

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.

Pacers' Granger suspended one game
The NBA suspended Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger for one game without pay Friday for striking Chicago's Andres Nocioni in the face. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Indiana's 113-107 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. The suspension was for Friday night's game at Toronto. The Pacers had no other comment besides the statement released by the league through Stu Jackson, the NBA's executive vice president for basketball operations, team spokesman David Benner said.

Pacers F Granger suspended 1 game (AP)
The NBA suspended Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger for one game without pay Friday for striking Chicago's Andres Nocioni in the face. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Indiana's 113-107 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. The suspension was for Friday night's game at Toronto. The Pacers had no other comment besides the statement released by the league through Stu Jackson, the NBA's...

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.

Brezec to join third team this season
The Toronto Raptors acquired center Primoz Brezec from the Detroit Pistons on Thursday for guard Juan Dixon and cash considerations.

Raptors acquire well-traveled Brezec from Pistons
The Toronto Raptors acquired center Primoz Brezec and cash from the Detroit Pistons on Thursday for guard Juan Dixon.

Pistons, Raptors swap Dixon for Brezec (AP)
The Toronto Raptors acquired center Primoz Brezec and cash from the Detroit Pistons on Thursday for guard Juan Dixon. Dixon was averaging 4.3 points and 1.8 assists in 36 games with Toronto this season, his second with the Raptors. Dixon joined Toronto from Portland last year in a trade deadline deal that sent swingman Fred Jones to the Trail Blazers.

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.

Maggette scores 35, Clippers top Raptors (AP)

Corey Maggette matched his season-high with 35 points, Cuttino Mobley had 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors 102-98 on Friday night. Al Thornton had 19 points and Chris Kaman had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who had lost 10 of their last 11 road games. The Clippers, who came in having lost six of eight overall, improved to 6-19 when Maggette scores 20 or more.

Clippers' Cassell suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Los Angeles Clippers guard Sam Cassell was suspended for Friday night's game against Toronto without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Boston's Rajon Rondo. Cassell was ejected after hitting Rondo's head in the second quarter of the Celtics' 111-100 win Wednesday. Cassell was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson said in a statement Friday.

Cassell suspended one game for flagrant foul
Los Angeles Clippers guard Sam Cassell was suspended for Friday night's game against Toronto without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Boston's Rajon Rondo.

Courtside Seat: Resurrected Raptors
With Andrea Bargnani coming on and T.J. Ford back on the court, the Toronto Raptors have suddenly become a hotbed of Fantasy options according to our Jamey Eisenberg.

Garnett likely won't play in Minnesota (AP)

Kevin Garnett got on Boston's team plane Thursday afternoon with the rest of the Celtics, headed for his old home and what will surely be a warm reception from Timberwolves fans. They should have their chance to stand and cheer him. Watching him play is another matter. Garnett has not taken the court in two weeks because of a strained abdominal muscle, and it will be a surprise if the 11-time...

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.

Bryant's 46 power Lakers over Raptors (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 46 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 121-101 on Friday night, hours after acquiring Pau Gasol in a trade with Memphis. The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks to get Gasol, who will play center until Andrew Bynum (left knee) is ready to return.

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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...

Ford's return to Raptors' practice 'a matter of time'
Injured point guard T.J. Ford is close to practicing again with the Toronto Raptors, but there is still no timetable for his return to games.

Ford or Calderon? Injured PG close to returning
Injured point guard T.J. Ford is close to practicing again with the Toronto Raptors, but there is still no timetable for his return to games. Ford has missed the last 22 games because of a left-arm stinger. Toronto had gone 12-10 without him entering Wednesday's game against Washington. Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo said before the game Ford's status is "becoming clearer," adding that it's "just a matter of time" until Ford is able to return.

Fill-in Blatche lifts Wizards by Raptors (AP)

Andray Blatche did a fine job filling in for an injured Caron Butler, and he got plenty of help from Antawn Jamison and others. Blatche had 19 points and eight rebounds in only his second start of the season, and Jamison finished with 24 points and 20 rebounds Tuesday night, leading the Washington Wizards to a 108-104 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Wizards' Butler to miss at least one game
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor. Butler also was expected to miss Washington's next game, at Toronto on Wednesday. He was hurt when he fell to the floor during an overtime loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said Andray Blatche would start in Butler's place Tuesday. Butler is enjoying a career-best season, averaging highs of 21.9 points, 4.3 assists and 2.

Hip flexor injury sidelines Wiz's Butler vs. Raptors
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor.

Wizards' Butler to miss 1 game, maybe 2 (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor. Butler also was expected to miss Washington's next game, at Toronto on Wednesday. He was hurt when he fell to the floor during an overtime loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

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.

Raptors make 15 3s, beat Celtics 114-112 (AP)

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers looked at the boxscore and shook his head at the shooting percentages Toronto had just compiled. "Fifty-eight percent (from the floor); 71 percent from the 3; 100 percent from the foul line. At least the foul line wasn't guarded," Rivers said after the Raptors made 15 of 21 3-pointers to beat Boston 114-112 on Wednesday night.

76ers hold on to beat Raptors 99-95 (AP)

Willie Green tied a season high with 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers survived a late rally for a 99-95 victory Saturday night over the Toronto Raptors. Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each added 20 for the 76ers, who seemed to take command with a 24-5 run that started late in the second quarter and continued until midway through the third.

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.

Kings' Bibby returns, comes off bench vs. Raptors
Kings guard Mike Bibby made his season debut Wednesday night, coming off the bench late in the first quarter of Sacramento's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Bibby enters in 1st quarter in Toronto
Kings guard Mike Bibby made his season debut Wednesday night, coming off the bench late in the first quarter of Sacramento's game against the Toronto Raptors. Bibby had surgery in November to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, causing him to miss Sacramento's first 36 games. Forward Ron Artest also came off the bench for the Kings. Artest, who is averaging 19.1 points and 6.1 rebounds this season, has missed the past nine games after surgery on his right elbow. Bibby averaged 17.

Kings G Bibby makes season debut (AP)
Kings guard Mike Bibby made his season debut Wednesday night, coming off the bench late in the first quarter of Sacramento's game against the Toronto Raptors. Bibby had surgery in November to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, causing him to miss Sacramento's first 36 games. Forward Ron Artest also came off the bench for the Kings.

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.

Durant sprains ankle in Sonics' loss (AP)

LeBron James showed Kevin Durant how it's done by scoring 22 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't wait until the fourth quarter to put away the Seattle SuperSonics 95-79 on Tuesday night. James, who scored 24 points in the fourth on Sunday when the Cavs (18-17) rallied for a win in Toronto, was able to sit out the final 8:36 as Cleveland coasted to its sixth win in seven games and moved over...

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...

James rallies Cavs to win with 24 in 4th (AP)

For three quarters he was ordinary. Then, when it mattered most, LeBron James was unstoppable. James scored 39 points, including 24 in the fourth, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally for a 93-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. "In the fourth quarter, he was amazing," Cleveland coach Mike Brown said.

James rallies Cavs to win with 24 in 4th (AP)

For three quarters he was ordinary. Then, when it mattered most, LeBron James was unstoppable. James scored 39 points, including 24 in the fourth, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally for a 93-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. "In the fourth quarter, he was amazing," Cleveland coach Mike Brown said.

Raptors' Ford says he'll be back on court this year
Toronto Raptors guard T.J. Ford, unable to play since he was injured in a mid-December game against the Atlanta Hawks, said in a radio interview on Thursday that he is feeling better and insisted he will return this season.

Pistons win 11th straight, top Raptors (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 22 points, Rasheed Wallace added 20 and the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 101-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chauncey Billups had 18 points for Detroit, which has not lost since an 80-77 defeat in Houston on Dec. 12 and owns the longest current run in the NBA.

Raptors rally, end Hornets' win streak (AP)