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After getting a boost from Bosh, the Raptors hope to have Bargnani on the court for the first time in five games as they open a tough stretch on the roadTuesday night against the upstart Atlanta Hawks.
Bosh, who is averaging team highs of 18.9 points and 8 rebounds, had missed five games with a strained groin. He returned Sunday and had 21 points and 10rebounds as Toronto beat Houston 93-80.
It was the first win in three games for the Raptors (11-10), who went 2-3 without their star.
Toronto's faces an Atlanta (10-10) team that has won three straight games for the first time this season, and is 7-3 in itslast 10 games to climb back to the .500 mark. The Hawks are led by
Joe Johnson and Josh Smith, who combined for 49 points in a 98-87 win at Orlando on Monday night. "This win is real big - just for us to get to.500," said Smith, who had 25 points, a season-high
16 rebounds, four blocks and five assists. "I have been on this team since day one, when we won 13 games (in 2004-05)."
Toronto is only 4-5 on the road but playing well.
Atlanta is playing real well coming off big wins in big games.
Any Raptors on this board?
Atlanta
keys: Minimize Bosh's activity. Stay out of foul trouble. drive to the basket.
Toronto
keys: Stop the second chances. Force them to shoot poor % fg.