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NBA: Toronto 114, Chicago 94

CHICAGO, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Anthony Parker and Andrea Bargnani made three-point shots during a game-closing run Friday that brought the Toronto Raptors a 114-94 victory over Chicago.

The Raptors halted a season-long, seven-game losing streak with a burst in which they limited Chicago to two points over the final 5:29.

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Toronto's skid had been its longest since the Raptors dropped 10 in a row in March and April 2006.

After Luol Deng brought Chicago within 94-92 with 5:29 left, Jose Calderon made two free throws to start Toronto's 20-2 run that finished off the game.

Parker's three-pointer with 4:13 to play gave Toronto a 97-92 lead and Bargnani added a long-range shot with 1:54 that made it 107-92.

Jose Calderon led Toronto with 23 points while hitting 9-of-10 shots. Bargnani had 22 and Chris Bosh 17.

Ben Gordon scored 19 to pace the Bulls, who have lost four in a row.

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