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Steve McNair death ruled a murder-suicide
Thursday, July 9
The Celtics, who have a five-game winning streak, scored the game's first 10 points and never trailed. They led 59-49 at the half and 95-73 entering the fourth quarter.
Kendrick Perkins contributed12 points and pulled down eight rebounds and Eddie House had 11 points for Boston, which has won seven of its last eight games.
Chris Bosh led Toronto with 24 points and six rebounds.
Jose Calderon, Andrea Barnani and Anthony Parker each scored 14 points and Kris Humphries added 11 with five rebounds in the Raptors' fifth loss in their last seven outings.