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Raptors win, end Nets' playoff chances (AP)

 
Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors eliminated the New Jersey Nets from playoff contention with a 113-85 victory Friday night. Vince Carter had 21 points and Devin Harris added 19 for the Nets, who last missed the playoffs in 2001 season. Philadelphia's 85-76 loss to Indiana moved the Raptors moved back into sixth place in the Eastern Conference with three... (link)

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