Raptors resume road trip in Oakland vs. Warriors

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03/13/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Raptors haven't been playing like a team headed towards the postseason and will resume a four-game road trip Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland.

Toronto is currently eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and has dropped three straight and seven of eight contests, including Wednesday's 113-90 setback at Sacramento. Andrea Bargnani had 20 points and six rebounds for the Raptors, who are 0-2 on the trek and 10-21 away from Canada.

The Raptors lead Chicago by two games for the last spot in the East playoff race with 19 games to play.

"I think we got really selfish. We had guys coming down and taking shots and other guys are not happy that they don't touch the ball. We miss the shot and they (Sacramento) get the rebound and then fastbreak points," said Toronto head coach Jay Triano.

All-Star Chris Bosh, Jarrett Jack and DeMar DeRozan each scored 14 points in a losing cause. Bosh is averaging 20.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists over his last five games. The Raptors are the highest scoring team in the Eastern Conference and will also visit Portland on the road swing.

Meanwhile, the Warriors have lost six in a row to start the month of March and will resume a four-game homestand Saturday versus Toronto.

Golden State suffered a 110-105 loss to Portland in the opener of the residency on Thursday, as Corey Maggette recorded 24 points and six assists in defeat. Leading scorer Monta Ellis returned from a six-game absence due to a back injury and provided 17 points. Ellis is averaging 25.5 ppg.

"They made shots. In the beginning of the game we forced turnovers, got steals and got out to run. That's how we got the lead. We just couldn't hold it," Ellis said.

Stephen Curry added 15 points and Anthony Tolliver notched a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who are 13-19 as the host and will also entertain the Lakers and Hornets by the Bay.

In injury news for Golden State, center Ronny Turiaf is questionable against the Raptors because of a sore left knee.

Toronto and Golden State are meeting are playing the first of two meetings this season, as the Raptors are slated to host the Warriors on April 4. Golden State has won eight of 11 and 10 of the last 14 games in this series.

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