Although Raptors coach Sam Mitchell wouldn't say so, all evidence points to rookie Andrea Bargnani getting his first start since January and only his third of the season, replacing a lifeless Joey Graham in the lineup as the Raptors try to even the series at 2-2.

Bargnani was wearing a black top along with the other starters during the pre-game shoot-around this morning, and when he asked if he was starting he said, "Yeah?.We have to do something because the last game here was very bad."

Bargnani has struggled during the series, shooting just 27.8 per cent in the three games while searching for his timing after missing the last month of the season following an appendectomy.

There may be some question about who's starting at point guard, however, as T.J. Ford didn't participate in the shoot-around because of what Mitchell said was an upset stomach.