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Raptors End Nets' Playoff Chances

New Jersey missing the postseason for first time since 2001

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors eliminated New Jersey from playoff contention with a 112-85 victory Friday. Vince Carter had 21 points and Devin Harris added 19 for the Nets, who last missed the playoffs in the 2001... Read full story »

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