GAME THREAD: NBA: TORONTO (13-10) at INDIANA (11-11)

NBA: TORONTO (13-10) at INDIANA (11-11)

<h3>Red-hot Raptors seek fourth straight win</h3>

Toronto (13-10) at Indiana (11-11) 7:00 pm EST


INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The return of Chris Bosh has workedwonders for the Toronto Raptors, who are starting to resemblethe squad that won last season's Atlantic Division crown.

Bosh and the Raptors aim for their season-high fourth straightwin Friday when they visit the Indiana Pacers.


Sidelined by a groin injury for five games, Bosh has led Torontoto three straight wins since his return to the lineup.

The 6-10 Bosh has averaged 19.3 points and 9.3 rebounds overthat stretch, as the Raptors have climbed back to claim thefourth-best record in the Eastern Conference.


Bosh scored 17 points Wednesday to lead Toronto to a 92-76victory over the Dallas Mavericks.


"We could have been intimidated by them because of what happenedin Dallas the last time we played them," Bosh said. "We stoodour ground, came out hard and fast. We jumped on them and playedgood defense."


It was Toronto's second game without point guard T.J. Ford, wholikely will miss his second straight game after falling to thefloor with a back injury during Tuesday's victory over theAtlanta Hawks.


Ford, who was fouled hard by Atlanta rookie Al Horford and fellviolently to the floor, was released from the hospitalWednesday. He likely will miss Friday's contest.


The Pacers have won eight of their last 13 contests, includingWednesday's 117-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Reserve Kareem Rush scored a season-high 22 points whileJermaine O'Neal added 18 points and nine rebounds for thePacers, who shot 56 percent from the floor.

 

NBA: TORONTO (13-10) at INDIANA (11-11)

<h3>Red-hot Raptors seek fourth straight win</h3>

Toronto (13-10) at Indiana (11-11) 7:00 pm EST


INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) - The return of Chris Bosh has workedwonders for the Toronto Raptors, who are starting to resemblethe squad that won last season's Atlantic Division crown.

Bosh and the Raptors aim for their season-high fourth straightwin Friday when they visit the Indiana Pacers.


Sidelined by a groin injury for five games, Bosh has led Torontoto three straight wins since his return to the lineup.

The 6-10 Bosh has averaged 19.3 points and 9.3 rebounds overthat stretch, as the Raptors have climbed back to claim thefourth-best record in the Eastern Conference.


Bosh scored 17 points Wednesday to lead Toronto to a 92-76victory over the Dallas Mavericks.


"We could have been intimidated by them because of what happenedin Dallas the last time we played them," Bosh said. "We stoodour ground, came out hard and fast. We jumped on them and playedgood defense."


It was Toronto's second game without point guard T.J. Ford, wholikely will miss his second straight game after suffering a backinjury during Tuesday's victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Ford, who was fouled hard by Atlanta rookie Al Horford and fellviolently to the floor, was released from the hospitalWednesday. He likely will miss Friday's contest.


The Pacers have won eight of their last 13 contests, includingWednesday's 117-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Reserve Kareem Rush scored a season-high 22 points whileJermaine O'Neal added 18 points and nine rebounds for thePacers, who shot 56 percent from the floor.

 

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<div class="pre">TORONTO VS INDIANA - INACTIVES

TORONTO INDIANA

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
M BASTON COACH'S DECISION S GRAHAM COACH'S DECISION
T FORD ARM INJURY I DIOGU CALF INJURY
J GARBAJOSA LEFT LEG INJURY C SIMS COACH'S DECISION</div>

 

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<div class="pre">TORONTO AT INDIANA - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


TORONTO INDIANA

F Jamario Moon F Jermaine O'Neal
F Chris Bosh F Danny Granger
C Rasho Nesterovic C Troy Murphy
G Jose Calderon G Jamaal Tinsley
G Anthony Parker G Mike Dunleavy

OFFICIALS: Mike Callahan
Tony Brothers
Tony Brown</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 3
INDIANA 4 8:12 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 7
INDIANA 14 5:14 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 15
INDIANA 19 2:30 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 21
INDIANA 25 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
TORONTO 21 21
INDIANA 25 25 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

TOR - CHRIS BOSH 15, KRIS HUMPHRIES 4, JOSE
CALDERON 2
IND - JERMAINE O'NEAL 7, JAMAAL TINSLEY 6,
MIKE DUNLEAVY 6</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 26
INDIANA 32 8:41 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 34
INDIANA 34 6:09 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 34
INDIANA 45 3:26 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 41
INDIANA 52 HALFTIME</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
TORONTO 21 20 41
INDIANA 25 27 52 HALFTIME

HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME

TOR - CHRIS BOSH 13, KRIS HUMPHRIES 9, JOSE
CALDERON 7
IND - MIKE DUNLEAVY 14, DANNY GRANGER 11, TWO
PLAYERS WITH 9</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 49
INDIANA 61 8:33 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 51
INDIANA 66 5:50 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 60
INDIANA 71 2:30 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 69
INDIANA 75 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
TORONTO 21 20 28 69
INDIANA 25 27 23 75 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

TOR - CHRIS BOSH 22, JOSE CALDERON 13, JASON
KAPONO 12
IND - MIKE DUNLEAVY 21, DANNY GRANGER 13,
JAMAAL TINSLEY 11</div>