Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo has been impressed by the job interim coach Jay Triano has done and he remains on the team's radar for the full-time gig.

"The message is the right message; the method of communicating is the right method," Colangelo said Monday. "I've been high on him the entire time."

The Raptors are 20-36 under Triano, but the organization is still encouraged.

"Jay's done a solid job; he was given a bad set of circumstances," Colangelo said.

If the Bulls make a move for a big man this summer, they reportedly rate Chris Bosh over Amare Stoudemire.

Rumor around the league is that Chicago prefers Bosh's personality, and believes that he is a better teammate than Stoudemire.

At this point in the season, it appears more likely that the Raptors will shop Bosh, but changes could be coming for the Suns as well.

The Raptors are unsure of whether or not they'll shop Chris Bosh this summer, but sources indicate that the Warriors are interested in the All-Star forward.

Golden State reportedly inquired about Bosh prior to the Feb. 19 trade deadline, but Toronto wasn't interested in making a major move.

If the Raptors do decide to scrap their current roster and move Bosh, the Bulls are expected to make a play as well.

Raptors forward Chris Bosh came out in defense of his character on Tuesday and vowed to honor any commitments he has to his former girlfriend, the mother of his child.

Bosh refused to comment on any specifics of the lawsuit that Allison Mathis has filed, claiming Bosh abandoned her and their four-month old daughter.

"All I can say is that I'm going to take care of my responsibilities like I've been doing in the past and in the future and keep respecting everyone," Bosh told reporters. "I love my daughter, I love myself and I respect her mother and I'll leave it at that."

The Toronto Raptors today signed Erie BayHawks guard Quincy Douby, making him the 17th Call-Up of the 2008-09 NBA Development League Season and the first for the BayHawks in the team?s history.  Douby joins fellow former NBA D-Leaguers Nathan Jawai, Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Patrick O?Bryant on the Raptors roster.    

Douby, a 6-3, joined the BayHakws on March 11 and has played in five games, averaging 18.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.6 minutes.  He scored in double-figures in all five games, including a season-high 23 points in a 107-98 loss at Albuquerque on March 21.  

Selected in the first round, 19th overall, by the Sacramento Kings in the 2006 NBA Draft, Douby averaged 4.1 points and 1.0 rebounds in 10.7 minutes over 116 career games with the Kings before being released by Sacramento on January 21, 2009.

Allison Mathis is demanding child support from Raptors forward Chris Bosh, saying he paid for fertility drugs, then left her when she was pregnant.

The lawsuit claims Bosh broke up with Mathis when she was seven months pregnant, leaving her without medical care even as she fell ill.

Mathis, who is seeking child support and sole custody, alleges that in 2008 the former couple planned to get married.

According to the lawsuit, they made a consensual decision to have a child together and Bosh paid for a fertility drug to hasten the process.

Bosh is denying the claims.

Raptors center Andrea Bargnani missed the team's game on Sunday because of a sore left heel, ending a streak of 130 straight games played.

He had been the only Toronto player to appear in all the team's games this season, and had not missed a game since Dec. 9, 2007.

Bargnani is averaging 15.1 points and 5.4 rebounds this season.

Several members of the Raptors expressed their displeasure with their St. Patrick's uniforms on Sunday after a win over the Pacers.

"I've already registered my complaint," Anthony Parker said.

In recent years the NBA has had a number of teams wear special-edition green, St. Patrick's gear in games leading up to March 17.

"Wackness," said Chris Bosh, specifically of the warm-up shirts that featured a shamrock logo, eerily similar of the Celtics' trademark.

Toronto's Patrick O'Bryant, who is half-Irish and played for the Celtics earlier this season, defended the threads.

"Everybody's saying it's the Celtics logo. It's just a clover, a symbol of Ireland," said O'Bryant. "It would be the same if they had Prehistoric Day and everybody in the NBA had a dinosaur on their jerseys."

The Bucks improved their standing in the playoff race with an impressive win over the Celtics on Sunday afternoon, as the playoff races in each conference tighten down the stretch.

- Toronto 110, Indiana 87

Team FIC Differential: Raptors +32.2, Pacers -32.2

The Raptors (24-43) used a 37-19 edge in the third quarter to knock off the Pacers (28-40) on Sunday afternoon. Andrea Bargnani starred with 27 points and 9 rebounds on 9-for-11 shooting, Chris Bosh posted 15 points and 13 boards, and Jose Calderon added 15 points and 12 assists in the win. Toronto outrebounded Indiana by 17, and limited them to just 37% shooting at Air Canada Centre. Troy Murphy led with 16 points and 10 rebounds, T.J. Ford tallied 15 points and 6 assists, and Danny Granger returned from an 11-game absence to score 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting from the field.

Game FIC Scores

Andrea Bargnani, Toronto ? 26.0

Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 22.9

Troy Murphy, Indiana ? 14.8

Jeff Foster, Indiana ? 8.8

- Atlanta 98, Portland 80

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +29.5, Blazers -29.5

The Hawks (39-28) cruised in the second half en route to a victory over the Blazers (41-25) at Philips Arena. Joe Johnson excelled with 35 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Josh Smith tallied 19 points and 8 boards, and Mike Bibby turned in 15 points and 5 dimes. Atlanta hit 51% of their shots, while turning the ball over just six times. Brandon Roy had 29 points and 5 assists, LaMarcus Aldridge posted 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Joel Przybilla put up 8 points and 14 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Joe Johnson, Atlanta ? 24.9

Brandon Roy, Portland ? 19.8

Josh Smith, Atlanta ? 16.6

Joel Pryzbilla, Portland ? 11.2

- Memphis 89, Detroit 84

Team FIC Differential: Pistons -1.5, Grizzles +1.5

The Grizzles (17-48) jumped out to a sizable lead in the first half and held on against the Pistons (33-32) on Sunday afternoon at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mike Conley scored 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Darko Milicic posted 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Marc Gasol chipped in 11 points 7 boards in the win. Memphis attempted ten more foul shots than Detroit, allowing them to overcome 18 turnovers. Antonio McDyess had 13 points and 12 rebounds, Richard Hamilton tallied 14 points and 12 assists, and Kwame Brown grabbed 13 boards off the bench in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Antonio McDyess, Detroit ? 18.6

Darko Milicic, Memphis ? 15.1

Kwame Brown, Detroit ? 13.8

Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 13.1

- Milwaukee 86, Boston 77

Team FIC Differential: Bucks +15.2, Celtics -15.2

The Bucks (31-38) used a strong second half to close out a win over the defending-champion Celtics (50-17) at the Bradley Center. Charlie Villanueva led with 19 points and 7 rebounds, Luc Mbah a Moute tallied 15 points and 7 boards, and Richard Jefferson scored 17 points on 6-for-19 shooting. Milwaukee shot just 32% from the field, but forced Boston to turn the ball over 25 times. Kendrick Perkins starred with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Paul Pierce posted 15 points and 11 boards, and Rajon Rondo added 5 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds on 2-for-10 shooting in his second game back from an ankle injury.

Game FIC Scores

Kendrick Perkins, Boston ? 22.0

Keith Bogans, Milwaukee ? 12.5

Luke Ridnour, Milwaukee ? 8.8

Mikki Moore, Boston ? 7.8

- Philadelphia 85, Miami 77

Team FIC Differential: 76ers +12.5, Heat -12.5

The 76ers (33-31) dominated the fourth quarter with a 24-9 edge against the Heat (36-30) at the Wachovia Center. Andre Iguodala led with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Andre Miller posted 10 points and 11 assists, and Samuel Dalembert contributed 8 points, 12 boards and 4 blocked shots. Philadelphia turned the ball over just ten times, and held Miami to 41% shooting. Jermaine O?Neal led with 20 points and 6 rebounds, Udonis Haslem tallied 10 points and 11 boards, and Dwyane Wade scored 18 points on 8-for-21 from the floor for the Heat.

Game FIC Scores

Jermaine O?Neal, Miami ? 17.0

Andre Miller, Philadelphia ? 15.9

Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia ? 14.8

Jamario Moon, Toronto ? 12.5

- L.A. Lakers 107, Dallas 100

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +15.2, Mavericks -15.2

The Lakers (53-13) jumped out to an early lead against the Mavericks (40-27) and held on at the STAPLES Center on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant starred with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, Pau Gasol tallied 25 points and 8 boards, and Trevor Ariza scored 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting. Los Angeles hit 52% of their shots and outrebounded Dallas by nine. Jason Terry led with 29 points, Dirk Nowitzki posted 20 points and 5 rebounds, and James Singleton chipped in 16 points and 10 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 22.1

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 21.9

Jason Terry, Dallas ? 19.5

James Singleton, Dallas ? 15.6

- Cleveland 98, New York 93

Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +13.8, Knicks -13.8

Neither team held a double-digit lead as the Cavaliers (53-13) barely escaped against the Knicks (28-38) on Sunday night. Maurice Williams starred with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Zydrunas Ilgauskas posted 12 points and 8 boards, and LeBron James put up 19 points, 10 dimes and 8 rebounds in the victory. Cleveland shot 47% from the field, while holding New York to just 37% on the night. Al Harrington led with 26 points and 9 rebounds, Nate Robinson tallied 20 points and 7 assists, and David Lee turned in 10 points and 14 boards for the Knicks.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 24.9

Maurice Williams, Miami ? 19.9

Al Harrington, New York ? 16.5

Wilson Chandler, New York ? 12.5

- Orlando 105, Utah 87

Team FIC Differential: Magic +25.0, Jazz -25.0

Dwight Howard powered the Magic (49-17) to a win over the Jazz (41-26) at Amway Arena. Rafer Alston had 16 points and 6 assists, Hedo Turkoglu tallied 10 points and 8 dimes, and Howard exploded for 28 points, 20 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. Orlando outrebounded Utah by 16, and held them to 37% shooting for the floor. Carlos Boozer led with 23 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams posted 11 points and 8 assists, and Ronnie Brewer contributed 9 points and 6 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 21.9

Rafer Alston, Orlando ? 15.5

Carlos Boozer, Utah ? 15.5

Ronnie Brewer, Utah ? 10.9

- Washington 106, Sacramento 104

Team FIC Differential: Wizards +10.9, Kings -10.9

The Wizards (16-51) held off the Kings (14-52) in the final minute to secure just their sixteenth win over the season. Antawn Jamison led with 30 points and 9 rebounds, Andray Blatche posted 16 points and 6 boards, and Darius Songaila scored 15 points on 4-for-10 shooting. Washington went 25-for-28 from the foul line, and hit 47% of their shots from the field. Kevin Martin scored 24 points on 5-for-14 shooting, Jason Thompson tallied 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Spencer Hawes added 20 points and 9 boards for the struggling Kings.

Game FIC Scores

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 20.9

Jason Thompson, Sacramento ? 19.8

Dominic McGuire, Washington ? 15.3

Spencer Hawes, Sacramento ? 15.3

- Phoenix 154, Golden State 130

Team FIC Differential: Suns +45.6, Warriors -45.6

The Suns (36-31) set a new season high for points scored in their fast-paced defeat of the Warriors (23-43) on Sunday night. Jason Richardson led with 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting, Shaquille O?Neal tallied 26 points and 5 rebounds, and Matt Barnes put up 20 points, 10 assists and 5 boards in the win. Phoenix hit 62% of their shots, and assisted on 40 of their 59 field goals. Monta Ellis scored 26 points on 12-for-19 shooting, Stephen Jackson posted 10 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds before getting ejected, and Corey Maggette chipped in 21 points and 5 boards in the loss. Golden State coach Don Nelson was ejected shortly after Jackson in the third quarter.

Game FIC Scores

Matt Barnes, Phoenix ? 23.5

Jason Richardson, Phoenix ? 19.6

Corey Maggette, Golden State ? 15.6

Monta Ellis, Golden State ? 13.0

- L.A. Clippers 107, New Jersey 105

Team FIC Differential: Clippers +6.4, Nets -6.4

Steve Novak hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to push the Clippers (16-50) pasted the Nets (28-38) at STAPLES Center. Novak scored 21 points on 7-for-11 from three-point range, Baron Davis posted 20 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds, and Al Thornton added 20 points and 8 boards in the win. Both teams shot 50%, but New Jersey made a questionable decision to foul on Los Angeles? second-to-last possession, allowing the home team to crawl within one point. Vince Carter starred with 41 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Brook Lopez tallied 14 points and 5 boards, and Devin Harris had 13 points and 4 dimes before suffering a scary shoulder injury in the third quarter.

Game FIC Scores

Vince Carter, New Jersey ? 27.0

Baron Davis, Los Angeles ? 20.9

Steve Novak, Los Angeles ? 14.3

Brook Lopez, New Jersey ? 12.0

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League insiders believe that Shawn Marion will be fortunate to earn a contract worth $8 million annually on the open market.

Marion, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, realizes that the current economic conditions aren't going to help drive up his value.

"We do talk about stuff like that, but is the NBA going to fold?" Marion said. "You see people in baseball and football signing these big-ass contracts and I'm pretty sure their attendance went down a little bit. Everyone is taking a hit, but at the same time it's not stopping people spending money."