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NBA: Toronto 96, Boston 90

TORONTO, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Anthony Parker scored a career-high 23 points Friday night to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Boston Celtics, 96-90.

The loss extended Boston's losing streak to 10 straight games.

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Parker sank seven three-point shots.

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

Al Jefferson led Boston with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Reserve Allan Ray had 17 points and four rebounds, while Delonte West had 15 points, six rebounds and four assists for Boston. Ryan Gomes and Gerald Green scored 12 points apiece for the Celtics, who have dropped 17 of their last 19 games.

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