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Raptors aim to end three-game home skid

Nov 16, 2007 - 2:45 PM Indiana (3-5 at Toronto (4-4) 7:00 pm EST

TORONTO (Ticker) -- The Toronto Raptors were one of the Eastern Conference's toughest teams at home last season. But that has not been the case this season.

Chris Bosh and the Raptors look to end a three-game home losing streak Friday when they host the Indiana Pacers.

The reigning Atlantic Division champion, Toronto went 30-11 last season at Air Canada Centre - the conference's second-best home record.

But the Raptors have gone just 1-3 here this season and have dropped three straight home decisions since a season-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Toronto suffered a 92-88 loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Anthony Parker scored 19 points and Bosh scored 14 for the Raptors.

Bosh, an All-Star last season, shot just 1-of-8 in the first three quarters before hitting all four of his shots in the final period for Toronto, which is mired in its longest home losing streak since dropping five in a row from March 29-April 9, 2006.

The Raptors look to end their home woes against the Pacers, who are struggling through a five-game losing streak.

Indiana, which opened the campaign with three straight wins, dropped a 103-90 decision to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Jermaine O'Neal scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Indiana, which is averaging 91.6 points and 39.9 percent shooting during its losing streak.