(My Sportsbook) - The Toronto Raptors conclude a tough six-game road swing Monday when they travel to Oakland to take on the Golden State Warriors. The Raptors fell to 2-3 on the trek Saturday in Portland when Brandon Roy erupted for 18 points in the fourth quarter and the Trail Blazers overcame an eight-point halftime deficit in a 102-89 decision against the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh posted 29 points and nine boards, and Jermaine O'Neal added 17 points for Toronto, which was outscored 53-32 in the second half to fall to 7-10 on the road this season. The Warriors, meanwhile, were routed in Los Angeles on Sunday when Kobe Bryant connected on 9-of-15 from the floor and 10-of-10 from the free throw line for a game-high 31 points as the Lakers pounded Golden State, 130-113. Both teams were coming off victories over Boston, as Golden State used a big fourth quarter to stun the defending champions on Friday, one day after the Lakers snapped the Celtics' 19-game winning streak. Jamal Crawford, who was questionable with a strained left groin, poured in a team-high 22 points to go with five assists for Golden State, which has lost eight of its last 10 affairs. Brandan Wright, Marco Belinelli and C.J. Watson each tallied 14 points in the loss. Andris Biedrins pulled down 17 rebounds. The Raptors snapped a two-game skid against the Warriors with a 112-108 win in Toronto on October 31. Golden State is just 5-7 at ORACLE Arena this season. |
