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The Toronto Raptors lost five of their past six games and suddenly the Boston Celtics are snapping at their heels for second place in the Eastern Conference after a four-game winning streak. The Celtics (23-14) have a chance to move into a tie with the Raptors (24-13) Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre, when the teams meet for the second time this season. Toronto won the first meeting, 101-94 at the TD Garden on Dec. 9. Continue to Article

January 09, 2017 10:46:pm EST

Houston's James Harden scored 40 points in his 10th triple-double of the season on Sunday as the Rockets rallied to beat the Raptors 129-122 in Toronto and notch an eighth straight NBA win. Harden added 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the triumph, and has had at least a double-double in 17 straight games as he continues to make his claim alongside that of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook for Most Valuable Player honors. Harden said the key to the Rockets' success is unselfishness. Continue to Article

January 08, 2017 11:39:pm EST

Houston's James Harden scored 40 points in his 10th triple-double of the season on Sunday as the Rockets rallied to beat the Raptors 129-122 in Toronto and notch an eighth straight NBA win. Harden added 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the triumph, and has had at least a double-double in 17 straight games as he continues to make his claim alongside that of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook for Most Valuable Player honors. The Raptors, trying to bounce back from a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, led by as many as 13 points and took a four-point lead into the fourth quarter. Continue to Article

January 08, 2017 10:31:pm EST

James Harden had 40 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his 10th triple-double of the season, and the Houston Rockets beat the Toronto Raptors 129-122 on Sunday night for their eighth straight victory. Montrezl Harrell added 28 points on 12-of-13 shooting in 25 minutes, and fellow reserve Eric Gordon had 19 points to help Houston win consecutive road games over the Raptors for the first time. DeMar DeRozan had 36 points for the Raptors, setting a career high with his 18th 30-plus-point game of the season. Continue to Article

January 08, 2017 8:53:pm EST