With each and every painful loss, the Raptors find new ways to shoot themselves in the foot.

Last night at the Air Canada Centre, it was Toronto's inability to shoot free throws that resulted in yet another defeat.

Coach Lenny Wilkens had a valid case when he argued a blown call by an official conspired against the Raptors, but Toronto's 10 missed foul shots and 21 turnovers were the main reasons why they lost 80-72 to the Detroit Pistons.

The Raptors have lost seven in a row and unless Vince Carter comes back quickly, the Raptors are blowing every chance of solidifying their place in the NBA's post-season.