The Toronto Raptors (25 - 11) defeated the Boston Celtics (12 - 23) 109 - 96 on Saturday at the Air Canada Centre. The Celtics had a nine - point lead in the second quarter evaporate when Toronto went on a 16 - 3 run to end the first half. Toronto dominated the paint throughout the night, outscoring Boston 54 - 42 in that area and had 10 blocks compared to Boston's three. The Raptors also had an impressive shooting performance from three - point range, shooting 43% from beyond the arc. Boston lost its second game in as many nights after a tough 107 - 103 loss in overtime on Friday night at Indiana. Jae Crowder got the start again at small forward, but managed just seven points and three rebounds in 22 minutes of action. The Celtics begin a three - game homestand on Monday when they take on the Pelicans. Toronto snapped its four - game losing streak Saturday night with solid performances from the likes of Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas. James Johnson, who got the start over Landry Fields, posted a double - double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Fields did not receive any playing time against the Celtics. Toronto will host Detroit on Monday in the third installment of a six - game homestand.
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