<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Sports Illustrated - The Toronto Raptors may get a boost soon with T.J. Ford close to returning to practice, the Associated Press is reporting. However, there is no timetable for his return to the court. Ford has missed 22 games, not playing since Atlanta rookie Al Horford knocked him to the ground in a Dec. 11 game at Atlanta.</div> Source
