Boston extends streak

The Celtics are continuing to show great defensive prowess, matching their longest winning streak in 14 years with a 90-77 win over the Raptors. Boston has won 9 straight, and are now 20-2. Paul Pierce scored 18 markers, while Kevin Garnett had 16 for the Celtics, who won again despite Ray Allen missing his second straight game. Rajon Rondo is stepping up in place of Allen, scoring 14 points and adding 4 assists. Chris Bosh had 17 and 13 for the Raptors.