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Andrea Bargnani has continued to build on last season's breakthrough. Four games into the NBA regular season, the Toronto Raptors have an even record despite some rather uneven performances.

Last night, the Pistons got pist-on by the Raptors. Which gives the Raptors their second win and means they are now 48 wins away from my prediction.

Hedo Turkoglu added 16 points and six assists for the Raptors , who erupted for 44 points in the second quarter, then held off a spirited second-half charge from the Pistons to end a two-game losing streak.

With 7 of the next 8 games on the road against the West, it was mucho important the Raptors get this one against the Pistons.

Raptors' power forward Chris Bosh. Photograph by: Tyler Anderson/National Post, National Post Chris Bosh talks about them with the reverence guys often reserve for women or cars.

Toronto's Antoine Wright, left, knocks the basketball from New Orleans forward Peja Stojakovic in basketball action Friday.

With 39 points in an overtime win over Dallas on Wednesday, Paul is averaging 30 points a game on 64.3 per cent shooting.

Raptors break out against Pistons Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu, left, battles Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye for a loose ball during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto November 4, 2009.

"We have to learn from these games, especially being a young team," Turkoglu told the Raptors' official Web site.

For those who have watched Raptorsa TM head coach Jay Triano in the recent Raptors TV programming and in post game interviews it should have become clear that the teama TMs defensive game plan is to protect the paint first.A And for the most part, the Raptors are doing that.

There was a mild moment of controversy during the Toronto Raptors' game Sunday afternoon against the Orlando Magic.

Raptors rookie DeMar DeRozan has shown speed and ability to get to the rim during the pre-season. Game Day AIR CANADA CENTRE TIPOFF: 7 p.m. TV: Score RADIO: FAN590 STARTING LINEUPS KEY MATCHUP Varejao vs.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay, top, knocks a rebound away from Toronto Raptors forward Antoine Wright during the second half.

TORONTO a 'Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame LeBron Jamesa TM 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.

Armed with nine newcomers and led by holdovers Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh, the Toronto Raptors impressed in their season opener, conquering the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.

Somewhere up ahead, there is a fork in the road. We don't know where either road leads after the crossroads are reached; we don't know exactly what the road looks like between here and there.

Marco Belinelli's eight minutes of playing time on Friday during the Raptors' loss to Minnesota in Sioux Falls, S.D., raised some eyebrows because of its brevity.

An air of curiosity is palpable in Raptorland as the club embarks on its 15th season in the NBA.

The Toronto Raptors will finish lower than sixth place in the NBA 's Eastern Conference but remain in the hunt for a final playoff spot, says a leading sports mathematician who analyzed the team's prospects for the Star.

The H1N1 watch has hit the Toronto Raptors. Guard Jarrett Jack, swingman Antoine Wright and assistant coach Alex English were not with the team on Sunday when the team practised in preparation for Wednesdaya s season opener against Cleveland.