Parker dials long distance as Raptors rally past Celtics

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01/27/2007 - Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Anthony Parker scored a career-high 23 points behind a career-high seven three-pointers to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 96-90 win over the Boston Celtics at the Air Canada Centre.

Chris Bosh deposited 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Jose Calderon added 10 points and eight assists for the Raptors, who used a 19-0 run in the fourth quarter to win for the ninth time in their last 12 games.

Al Jefferson recorded his 19th double-double with 20 points and 10 boards and Allan Ray chipped in with 17 points off the bench for the Celtics, who lost their 10th straight decision. Boston has dropped 17 of its last 19 games.

A Bosh jumper gave the home team a 61-52 advantage with 7:01 remaining in the third quarter, but the Celtics finished the frame on a 19-8 run and took a 71-69 lead into the final quarter thanks in large part to Jefferson, who scored 10 points in the quarter.

Ryan Gomes' reverse layup gave Boston a 79-73 edge with 7:22 left in the contest, but the Raptors responded with 19 consecutive points, making the score 92-79 with 1:29 showing on the clock. Bosh's two free throws gave the Raptors an 80-79 lead with 5:50 remaining, and he ended the flurry with two more foul shots.

The Celtics did manage an 11-2 spurt, capped by a Sebastian Telfair triple to close the deficit to 94-90 with five seconds left to play, but two free throws by Calderon sealed the deal for Toronto.

The Raptors jumped out to a 9-2 lead, capped by a Parker trey, and were leading 24-17 after the first quarter.

A Bosh three-pointer extended the Raptors' lead to 44-30, but the Celtics closed the stanza with a 13-5 spurt, ending with a Gerald Green three-point buzzer beater, cutting the deficit to 49-43 at intermission.

Game Notes

Paul Pierce missed his 18th straight game for the Celtics, who were also without Wally Szczerbiak and Tony Allen, T.J. Ford missed the game for the Raptors...Parker's seven three-pointers (7-for-9) were a Raptors individual season high...Boston committed 20 turnovers...Toronto has defeated the Celtics three straight times.

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