Raptors hope break didn't stifle momentum, host Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors aim to pick up where they left off at the All-Star break when they play the visiting New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night.

The Raptors have won two straight and five of their past six games, and will complete a five-game homestand on Thursday.

The Pelicans will be out to turn around their recent struggles after dropping two of their past three games, including a 120-102 road loss to the Los Angeles La