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Bosh, Raptors Outmuscle Bobcats 104-100

In race for playoff spot, Hawks, Pacers rout Grizzlies, Heat

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 31, 2008 10:17 PM CDT
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(Newser) – In a rollercoaster of a contest, the Raptors took control of the East's coveted sixth seed, defeating the Bobcats, 104-100. Chris Bosh's 32 points led all scorers. Toronto capitalized on 17 straight baskets in the first quarter, then went cold, trailing at halftime, 63-58. T.J. Ford put the game out of reach late. Also in hoops:

  • Battling to maintain the East's eighth seed, Atlanta rode a monster 73-point first half to subdue Memphis, 116-99
  • Keeping pace 2.5 games back, Indiana easily flummoxed Miami, 105-85, in Jermaine O'Neal's return from a 33-game injury-related absence.

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh, left, drives past Charlotte Bobcats guard Jared Dudley, rear, during the second half of the Raptors' 104-100 win.
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh, left, drives past Charlotte Bobcats guard Jared Dudley, rear, during the second half of the Raptors' 104-100 win.   (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Charlotte Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, right, argues a call with referee Derek Richardson, left, during the second half.
Charlotte Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, right, argues a call with referee Derek Richardson, left, during the second half.   (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Wallace (3) drives past Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon (33) during the second half.
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Wallace (3) drives past Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon (33) during the second half.   (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay shoots after he slipped past the defense of Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford.
Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay shoots after he slipped past the defense of Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford.   (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)
Atlanta Hawks' Acie Law (4) shoots over the defense Memphis Grizzlies' Jason Collins (34) in the second half.
Atlanta Hawks' Acie Law (4) shoots over the defense Memphis Grizzlies' Jason Collins (34) in the second half.   (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)
Indiana Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal, right, puts up a shot over Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the third quarter.
Indiana Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal, right, puts up a shot over Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the third quarter.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook, left, is defended by Indiana Pacers guard Kareem Rush during the fourth quarter.
Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook, left, is defended by Indiana Pacers guard Kareem Rush during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Hawks 116 Grizzlies 99
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pacers 105 Heat 85
Sports Network

 
NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • basketball • Miami Heat • Toronto Raptors • Jermaine O'Neal • Indiana Pacers • Chris Bosh • Charlotte Bobcats • T.J. Ford • Atlanta Hawks

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