Raptors begin tough road stretch at Philadelphia

The Toronto Raptors have a chance to get their act together away from home when they open a five-game trip Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Raptors (38-38) completed a 3-1 homestand with a 106-92 victory over the Miami Heat Tuesday to reach .500 for the first time since they were13-13 on Dec. 9.

They are 26-14 at home but just 12-24 on the road. They enter Thursday's action ninth in the Eastern Conferenc