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Biggest game of the season so far? Fifth seed in the Eastern Conference is on the line as the Toronto Raptors play host to a motivated Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat tonight. Check out the previews from Heat blog Peninsula is Mightier, Raptors Republic, NBA.com, CBS Sports and the National Post.

The Raptors will recognize Jackie Doug Christie at tonight's game. There is no truth to the rumour that the Christies will renew their wedding vows at halftime.

Attention problem gamblers: Wagering on the NBA could soon be possible in Ontario.

DeMar DeRozan injured his right ankle during yesterday's practice.

According to Raptors Republic, Marco Belinelli and Sonny Weems are the solutions to Toronto's wing position issues.

Dave Berri's Wages of Wins looks at every team and player at the midpoint of the 2009-10 season.

Check out the latest edition of SB Nation's NBA Power Rankings.

Here are a couple of fashionable fans who wish Kris Humphries was still chucking up ill-advised shots in the T Dot.

According to Sports Illustrated's Frank Hughes, Chris Bosh is one of the key figures in the NBA's second half.

Bosh’s best season is dispelling critics.

Dreaming of Kentucky freshman John Wall in a Raptors uniform next season? The combination of a lottery win by the Utah Jazz (who own the New York Knicks' first-round selection) and a blockbuster sign-and-trade for Bosh could fulfill your draft fantasy.

Does Andrea Bargnani have one of the best NBA contracts?

Could the Raptors' poor defence be the result of not spending enough time with NBA Live?

The HQ's resident CanBall reporter, Ray Bala, takes a look at Vermont shooting guard Maurice Joseph.