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Raps hope to take advantage of struggling Nuggets

Denver Nuggets Toronto Raptors

Another Western Conference powerhouse is in Toronto tonight to take on the Raptors. The Denver Nuggets are sitting atop the Northwest Division tied with Utah and Dallas for second in the conference. Everyone expects them to go deep into the playoffs but they’ll need to get in the right mindset before that becomes a reality. The Nuggets have lost three straight games, all to Eastern Conference opponents giving the Raptors some hope tonight to extend that streak to four. For Toronto, this is the last home game before they go on the road for a pivotal back-to-back set against the Heat and the Bobcats. A win tonight can go a long way in building some much needed confidence before heading out on the road.

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Calderon and Jack look to slow down Deron

Utah Jazz Toronto Raptors

If there was any doubt about Deron Williams being one of the best point guards in the league, he has put them to rest this year. Williams is averaging 10.3 assists a game, trailing only Nash and Paul by 0.8 asts/game. Even more impressive is the fact that he has the Jazz chasing the Denver Nuggets for first place in the Northwest division. Utah is only a game behind Denver and Dallas and a game ahead of sixth place Phoenix. The Jazz are looking to continue their climb up the standings unlike last year where a late season collapse ensured a first round matchup against the eventual NBA champions. They begin a three game road trip tonight against the Raptors followed by Indiana and Washington. While the Jazz are 46-25 on the season, they play .500 ball on the road. The Raptors will have to bring energy from the start if they hope to make the Jazz look to the Pacers for their next road win.

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Timberwolves looking to end losing streak

Toronto Raptors Minnesota Timberwolves

Even though the Timberwolves have lost 12 in a row, they’re going into tonight’s game against the Raptors with some optimism. Minnesota is coming off an 8 point loss to the Lakers in L.A. where the main players for the Wolves performed well. If the momentum from that game carries over, the Raptors will have a very difficult task of trying to get a rare road win.

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Nets trying to stay out of the history books

Toronto Raptors New Jersey Nets

The Raptors’ next two games are against the two worst teams in the league. They’re in New Jersey tonight and they’ll be in Minnesota on Monday. It’s a good opportunity to get a couple of wins and try to move up in the standings. Despite their poor play of late, Toronto is only 1.5 games behind sixth place Charlotte. Meanwhile, the Nets have 15 games left to try and get 3 wins which will move them ahead of the 72-73 Philadelphia 76ers who went 9-73 for the season. The last thing the Raptors need at this point is for one of those wins to come against them.

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