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Gritty Raptors Get Even With Nets

Posted Apr 25, 07 9:59 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Toronto Raptors won their first playoff game in nearly five years last night, beating the New Jersey Nets 89-83 to even their best-of-seven series at one game apiece. Toronto used a 31-point fourth quarter to overcome a five-point deficit.

The young Raptors got 26 points from Anthony Parker and 25 from star Chris Bosh, as they held Nets stars Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson to just 12-40 shooting from the floor combined. Nets head coach Lawrence Frank complimented his rivals: “There’s a reason why we missed shots.They affected them.”

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Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (4) drives past New Jersey Nets' Josh Boone during the first half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April 24, 2007. (AP PHOTO/CP, Adrian Wyld)...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors T.J. Ford reacts after making a three point jumper against the New Jersey Nets during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April 24, 2007....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter makes a face during his teams 89-83 loss to the Toronto Raptors during the second half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April 24, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh pumps his fists during the Raptors 89-83 win over the New Jersey Nets during Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April 24, 2007. (AP PHOTO/CP, Frank...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Mikki Moore tries to block Toronto Raptors' Anthony Parker (18) as he drives to the net during the first half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (4) pressures New Jersey Nets' Mikki Moore (33) as he pulls in a loose ball during the first half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter bites his jersey as he watches free throws being made by the Toronto Raptors during the first half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh, right, pressures New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson (24) as he drives to the net during the first half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter (15) drives against Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (4) during the first half of Game 2 of first round NBA playoff basketball in Toronto, Tuesday April 24, 2007. (AP PHOTO/CP,...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is congratulated by players Kris Humphries, left, Anthony Parker, Darrick Martin and Chris Bosh, back right, after being presented with the Coach of the Year award by...   (Associated Press)
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