(My Sportsbook) - The Toronto Raptors are back up north and will kick off a four-game homestand tonight versus the Atlantic Division-rival New Jersey Nets at Air Canada Centre. Toronto will also welcome Boston, Charlotte and Atlanta to town and owns a 2-2 record as the host this season. It has won two of its last three games and handed the Miami Heat a 101-95 setback on Wednesday at AmericanAirlines Arena. Andrea Bargnani scored a season-high 25 points while Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal both posted double-doubles to power Toronto. Bosh had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and O'Neal ended with 16 points and 17 boards for the Raptors, who got 19 points from Anthony Parker. Parker went 5-for-5 from beyond the arc. New Jersey had a brief two-game winning streak come to an end with Tuesday's 106-82 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, as LeBron James scored 31 points and grabbed eight rebounds to send the Nets back to the loss column. Devin Harris scored a team-high 23 points and Brook Lopez posted a double- double with 15 points and 13 rebounds for New Jersey. Vince Carter had 12 points and six assists in a losing effort. The Nets are 2-2 away from the Meadowlands this season. On the injury front for New Jersey, center Josh Boone (ankle) is doubtful and forwards Jarvis Hayes (back) and Yi Jianlian (neck) are questionable against Toronto. Toronto went 3-1 against the Nets last season and has won five of the past seven matchups. New Jersey has lost four straight at the Air Canada Centre.
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