Ray Allen scored 21 points as the Boston Celtics led from the start, winning their fifth straight game 118-103 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Tony Allen each scored 15 points for the Celtics, who have won 11 of 12 since a Nov. 1 loss to Indiana.
Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and Paul Pierce and Eddie House each scored 11 in helping Boston score a season high. Their previous best was 110 points in a Nov. 18 victory over New York.
Chris Bosh led Toronto with 24 points, while Jose Calderon had 14 points and nine assists. Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker had 14 apiece for the Raptors, who are 2-4 at home.
LAKERS 118, KINGS 108
PHOTO: AP
In Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 10 rebounds as Los Angeles beat Sacramento to improve the NBA’s best record to 11-1.
All five Lakers starters reached double figures in points by the third quarter and eight players finished with 10 or more as the defending Western Conference champions won for the fourth straight time since losing to Detroit at home.
John Salmons led Sacramento with 24 points and reserve Bobby Brown added 21.
TIMBERWOLVES 106, PISTONS 80
In Auburn Hills, Michigan, Randy Foye had 23 points and a career-high 14 assists as Minnesota beat Detroit for their first road victory of the season.
Ryan Gomes added 20 points for Minnesota, while Al Jefferson had 19 points and reserve Craig Smith scored 16.
Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 20 points, but Jason Maxiell was the only other player to reach double figures with 12.
In Sunday’s other NBA games it was:
• Nuggets 114, Bulls 101
• 76ers 89, Warriors 81
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