The Raptors have been surprisingly bad this season. Even after Bosh left to head south to Miami, no one thought they would be this bad. But yesterday was just one of those days when everything seems to click offensively. Sure they gave up a huge second half lead and had to squeak out a nail-biter, but I doubt it matters to the players, as a win is a much needed win for this team.
The Boston Celtics are playing tough defense, as usual. Just not for the entire game, and it’s costing them.
Amir Johnson made two free throws with 2.7 seconds left, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Celtics with a 102-101 victory Sunday.
Paul Pierce’s shot bounced off the rim as the buzzer sounded, giving Toronto its first victory against Boston since a 114-112 road win on Jan. 23, 2008.
Boston, which lost 89-84 at home to Oklahoma City on Friday, suffered consecutive defeats for the first time this season.
“We can’t just show up. We’ve got to play some D,” a frustrated Kevin Garnett said. “These teams we’re playing against are very high-caliber offense teams. We know what they are. On paper they might not be whatever but as far as talent, this league has a lot of talent and you’ve got to respect that.”
Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Sonny Weems scored 16, Leandro Barbosa had 12 and Jose Calderon 11 for the Raptors, who have won a season-high three straight. Reggie Evans finished with 16 rebounds and a season-high nine points.
Toronto made 30 of 39 free-throw attempts.
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