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PARIS - Canadas Milos Raonic has already shown this week that he can beat a member of the so-called Big Three.Hell get a chance to do it again in Sundays final of the Paris Masters.Raonic, who defeated second-ranked Roger Federer in the quarter-finals, topped Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in the semifinals on Saturday. Next up is top-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who defeated Japans Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-3 in the other semifinal.The seventh-seeded Canadian entered the tournament with an 0-14 career record against Djokovic (0-3), Federer (now 1-6) and third-ranked Rafael Nadal (0-5). Raonic was at his hard-serving best against Federer and didnt let up against the fifth-seeded Berdych.The world No. 10 sees room for improvement and is aiming for big things this month and down the road.I definitely think I can do a lot better than Im doing now, he said. If you asked me in 2008 when I turned pro, I would have said I would be happy to have a consistent top-50 career. When I broke through and got to top 150 I would have said, It would be nice to crack (the) top 10 and be consistently top 50.Things are changing as I go. Im learning a lot more about myself, a lot more about my potential, what I believe I can do and how I need to do it.Raonic picked up a break in the final game against Berdych to complete the victory in two hours eight minutes.Its great, I played another very good match today, Raonic said. I had some difficulties there at certain aspects of the match. But I was able to find solutions, I was fortunate with that. I think I played some good tennis, so Im ready for the challenges ahead.Trailing 5-6 in the deciding set, Berdych needed to hold serve to set up a tiebreaker. Instead he wobbled with two double-faults and two more unforced errors, the second coming on a baseline shot that found the net.It was generous, Raonic said. I was not getting to the break-point opportunities, but a few of the games at the end I think I was getting a few points into the service games. In a very uncharacteristic way, he sort of just gave me a big opening and I did good enough to make the most of it.I know my game starts from holding my serve, so starting the third set I put a very heavy emphasis on focusing on that and simplifying my game as much as possible.Berdych smashed his racket on the court in frustration after his final error. Raonic, meanwhile, pumped his fist and let out a celebratory roar.There is not much to say, I just totally messed it up with the last game, said Berdych. It was definitely the worst game I ever played here (at) this tournament this year. Thats what decides it and what makes it feel bad.You have days like this that when things are going well, at the last moment everything is gone.Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., had 12 aces and converted two of three break-point opportunities. Berdych had seven aces and broke Raonic once in four tries.The Canadian, who improved to 3-1 lifetime against Berdych, has won six ATP Tour titles over his career but is still looking to break through at the Masters 1000 and Grand Slam level.Hell have his hands full with Djokovic, who needed just 62 minutes to eliminate Nishikori.I rely on my return, its one of the elements in my game that has served me well throughout my entire career, Djokovic said. That will probably be a key shot tomorrow, trying to get as many returns back in play and get into the rallies with Milos.Djokovic, who beat Raonic twice on clay this season, acknowledged the faster indoor hardcourt may help the Canadian.I dont think its a very pleasurable experience when youre playing against somebody who serves 220, 230 kilometres (an hour) regularly.I havent dropped a set, Djokovic added. And I feel confident about my game as much as he does about his game, so its going to be definitely a good final.Raonics strong performance this week also helped him lock up a spot in the season-ending ATP Finals.Every goal that I set this year would be leading to me being in the finals in London, he said. To be able to achieve that is very special. It means a lot.The opportunity ahead with all the matches that will be coming up tomorrow and then the following 15 days, its about making the most of that and going out there and trying to find a way to win as much as possible.Raonic ended an 11-month title drought last August with his first victory at a World Tour 500-level event in Washington. He defeated Vancouvers Vasek Pospisil in the first mens singles final between Canadians in the Tours Open era.Raonic reached a career-high No. 6 in the world rankings the following week but has since slipped a few positions. He has made strides at the Grand Slam level this season. Raonic reached his first French Open quarter-final before falling to Djokovic and went one round further at Wimbledon before losing to Federer in the semifinals.Raonic reached his first Masters 1000 final last year at the Rogers Cup in Montreal. He lost to Nadal in the final.This is a guy we need to watch for the future, Berdych said of Raonic. Hes slowly proving that hes going to be really a tough player with all the weapons that he has.Hes been in a tough situation all this week and he handled it well. Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys . And yet as they left TD Garden amid the slush and snow of a winter storm on Thursday evening, there was a sense among the Leafs that they had finally stood toe to toe with their long-time bully, only to fall just short. 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No makeup date was immediately announced, although it was determined that the game will not be part of a doubleheader on Wednesday.It will take the last game of the regular season to determine what seed the Toronto Raptors will be for the playoffs. The Raptors have to get through the pesky New York Knicks Wednesday at Madison Square Garden and can lock up the third spot in the Eastern Conference with a win or a Chicago loss in Charlotte. Listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1050 at 8pm et/5pm pt. Toronto will fall to the No. 4 spot if it loses and the Bulls top the Bobcats. In the postseason for the first time since 2007-08, the Atlantic Division- champion Raptors set a franchise record for wins with Mondays 110-100 victory versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Air Canada Centre. Greivis Vasquez started in place of DeMar DeRozan and made five 3-pointers en route to 25 points, while Kyle Lowry added 24 points for Toronto, which posted its team-best 48th win. DeMar DeRozan, who was held out of Mondays win over Milwaukee for rest, will return to the lineup. The previous record of 47 wins was achieved twice in 2000-01 and 2006-07. "I always have been ready for any opportunity since I got here," Vasquez said. "Im all about winning and they gave me a chance to start, and I want to help the team win and have a presence in games." Jonas Valanciunas recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds as the Raptors reached the 100-point mark for a seventh straight game. DeMar DeRozan, who was held out of Mondays win over Milwaukee for rest, will return to the lineup. His 22.8 scoring average is the highest since former Raptor and current Miami center Chris Bosh averaged 22.7 ppg in 2008-09. DeRozan is posting 24.2 points in the last six games. The Raptors have won nine of their last 11 games and will try to work on their 22-18 road record at MSG. They have won four of the lastt five road contests.dddddddddddd New York spoiled Brooklyns chances of locking up the No. 5 seed in the East with Tuesdays 109-98 victory over the Nets at Barclays Center. With All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony shut down for the rest of the season with a shoulder issue, rookie Tim Hardaway, Jr. posted a team-best 16 points. Amare Stoudemire, J.R. Smith and Shannon Brown scored 14 points apiece, while Cole Aldrich ended with 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks, who missed out on the eighth seed in the East. The Knicks have won three in a row and six of the last eight games. "You enjoy it more when youre in (the playoff hunt), when youre fighting for something." Smith said of the win. Meanwhile, an MRI on Anthonys shoulder revealed a small tear in the labrum of his right shoulder. The injury will not require surgery and he will be evaluated in a month. This could be Anthonys last season with the Knicks and he is a pending free agent. He will miss the playoffs for the first time in his career and averaged 27.4 ppg this season. Anthony could opt out of his contract this summer and test free agency. The Knicks, of course, hope to make some changes with Phil Jackson as the new team president and that could mean the departure of head coach Mike Woodson. Stoudemire is expected to sit Wednesdays game for the Knicks, who have an 18-22 record at home and will not participate in the postseason for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign. Toronto is 2-1 against New York this season and won the first meeting at Madison Square Garden 95-83 on Dec. 27. These two Atlantic Division inhabitants have split the last 10 games. Lowry is averaging 24.0 points, 8.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds in three games against the Knicks this season. 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