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NBA: Toronto 90, New Jersey 78

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Published: Dec. 15, 2006 at 10:46 PM

TORONTO, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- T.J. Ford led six players in double figures Friday night with 17 points as Toronto beat New Jersey, 90-78.

Anthony Parker and Joey Graham scored 15 points each for the Raptors, who have won their last two games following a four-game losing streak.

Graham also had nine rebounds.

Rasho Nesterovic totaled 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocked shots; and Ford added eight assists.

Before the contest, Toronto announced that forward Chris Bosh, who has missed the last four games, will be out indefinitely with a bone bruise on his left knee.

Hassan Adams had 13 points and four rebounds for the Nets, who have split their last four games.

Vince Carter had 12 points, six rebounds and two assists; and Jason Kidd had 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Nets, who had a two-game winning streak -- and have yet to win three straight games this season.

Toronto had a 45-35 halftime lead.

Topics: Anthony Parker, Chris Bosh, Hassan Adams, Jason Kidd, Joey Graham, Rasho Nesterovic, T.J. Ford, Vince Carter
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