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NBA: Boston 115, Toronto 109 (OT)

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Published: Jan. 12, 2009 at 11:02 PM

BOSTON, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce had nine of his 39 points in overtime Monday when the Boston Celtics posted a 115-109 victory over Toronto.

Pierce also had nine rebounds. Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics, who swept the Raptors for the first time in 11 seasons.

Andrea Bargnani had 23 points and eight rebounds for the Raptors. Chris Bosh had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Roko Ukic scored 16 points for Toronto.

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