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Raptors Beat Sixers In Time Extension

Philadelphia (ANTARA News / Reuters) - Toronto Raptors 128-123 rise to victory in extra time over the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, to maintain their superiority to the one last place in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Chris Bosh, who contributed 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Jose Calderon has played a major role when Philadelphia got up from behind 17-point third quarter to lead at the time of one minute remaining in regular time.

Calderon fired a three-point throw from 42.9 seconds ahead of Bosh assists over to force extra-time and Bosh digelarnya deliver two key throws in extra time.

The victory ensures the Raptors (38-37) to maintain excellence and a half "game" over the Chicago Bulls in the struggle for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Bulls (36-39) against the Charlotte Bobcats on the same day.

Bosh draws split positions 122-122 with a "layup" for about two minutes before the extension of time runs out. The shot then gave the Raptors 126-123 advantage.

Andre Iguodala led Philadelphia with 33 points and 11 assists but he scored just three points in extra time dominated by Toronto.

The defeat was the 11th in 14 games for the 76ers (26-50) are eliminated from playoff struggles over the place.