Toronto (14-29) at Milwaukee (21-20) 8:30 pm EST
MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are struggling but
they won't be receiving any sympathy cards from the Toronto
Raptors.
One day after firing general manager Rob Babcock, the Raptors
take on the Bucks in a matchup of teams desperate for a victory.
Toronto has dropped three straight and five of six - a run which
ultimately brought an end to Babcock's run as general manager.
Replaced by Wayne Embry on Thursday, Babcock's
tenure was marred by the questionable trade of Vince Carter to
New Jersey and the unsuccessful drafting of Rafael Araujo.
The Raptors' latest defeat came Wednesday in a 104-88 setback to
Chicago, which shot over 50 percent from the field and held
Toronto to only 37 percent shooting.
Chris Bosh had 20 points and seven rebounds to lead Toronto,
which has not lost four straight since a six-game skid from
November 22-30.
Milwaukee has dropped five of seven despite a valiant effort in
Wednesday's 106-102 overtime loss to Detroit.
Michael Redd matched his career best with 41 points, including
several clutch shots down the stretch, to help the Bucks rally
from a 10-point deficit with four minutes left in regulation.





