Toronto Raptors Notes, Quotes 2009-11-18

--Toronto has lost nine in a row to Denver, including the last five at the Pepsi Center.

--Toronto claimed one-time Raptor Pops Mensah-Bonsu off waivers on Tuesday, filling the team's 15th roster spot. The 6-9 forward had been waived by Houston after playing a total of 12 minutes in four games this season. He had appeared in 19 games with Toronto in the 2008-09 season and will fill a role as the fifth or sixth big man on the team after Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani, Amir Johnson and Reggie Evans.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "I'm just trying to fight through it ... that's the best thing about the league -- you've got another chance every other night just about." -- Struggling guard Jarrett Jack.

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Added: November 18, 2009