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NBA: Boston 116, Toronto 103

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Published: Nov. 27, 2009 at 11:38 PM

BOSTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Ray Allen scored 20 points Friday and Boston pulled away in the third period for a 116-103 victory over Toronto.

Allen made 3-of-4 shots from 3-point range and Paul Pierce contributed 18 points for Boston, winners of three in a row and four of five.

The Celtics outscored Toronto in the third period 33-17 after trailing by one at halftime. Boston had a 25-4 run during the third.

Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Boston shot 62.3 percent from the floor and forced 25 Toronto turnovers. The Celtics have won 12-of-14 against the Raptors in Boston.

Topics: Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen
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