NBA: Toronto 102, Detroit 95

Toronto-- Chris Bosh scored seven of his 25 points in the fourth period, leading Toronto to a 102-95 victory against Detroit, its fourth straight.

Toronto wasted most of its 60-41 halftime lead, but was able to score enough points in the final stages to beat the Pistons for the second time in four days.

Wednesday's victory was 94-64 at Detroit.

Jarrett Jack scored 17 with five assists, Andrea Bargnani 16 points with six rebounds, while Hedo Turkoglu added 14 points and six assists for the Raptors, who had lost four of five before the winning streak.

Richard Hamilton, back from a sore right hamstring, led Detroit with 15 points and four assists.

Reserve Ben Gordon also scored 15 with five rebounds.

Rodney Stuckey scored 14 with eight rebounds and five assists, and Jonas Jerebko had 14 points and seven rebounds for the Pistons, who have lost seven in a row.

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