Raptors point guard Rafer Alston 'Towers' had missed his last 23 shots over three games before his layup launched a 15-2 run in the third quarter. He made his next six shots as Toronto outscored Golden State 36-17 in the third quarter.

``Someone brought it to my attention. 'You know you're 0-for-23,''' said Alston, who clasped his hands together and looked up to the rafters when he finally ended the misfiring streak. ``To go 0-for-23 is incredible. It's just great to get the monkey off my back.''