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NBA: Toronto 84, Boston 79

TORONTO, April 13 (UPI) -- Linas Kleiza made four free throws in the final 13 seconds Friday to protect an unlikely 84-79 win for Toronto over Boston.

The Raptors snapped a four-game losing streak and handed the Celtics their first loss in five games.

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Boston's setback, along with one by Orlando earlier in the evening, allowed Atlanta to move past both clubs into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Kleiza hit two foul shots with 13 seconds to go to boost Toronto in front by five, but Rajon Rondo hit a jumper for the Celtics 6 seconds later.

Kleiza was again fouled and was once more perfect from the line to give him 17 points for the game. DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 22 points.

Despite the loss, Boston maintained a three-game lead over Philadelphia at the top of the Atlantic Division.

Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 18 points and eight rebounds.

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