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Game Day: Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz (1/25/12)

Found January 25, 2012 on nba.com/jazz:
TEAMS: Toronto Raptors,  Utah Jazz

The Toronto Raptors snapped what had previously been their longest current losing streak against one opponent. One night later, they face the same challenge against a different team. Coming off their first victory in just over two weeks, the visiting Raptors look to avoid a 13th consecutive loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Not only did Toronto (5-13) snap its eight-game overall losing streak with a 99-96 win at Phoenix on Tuesday, but it ended a 14-game skid against the Suns. READ MORE >>
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