Boston run rings round struggling Raptors

TORONTO: The NBA champion Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 118-103 on Sunday, scoring the game's first 10 points on the way to their fifth successive victory.

Seven Celtics scored in double figures led by Ray Allen's 21 points, giving the Eastern Conference leaders their 13th victory in 15 games. Toronto, the Atlantic Division's worst team, dropped to 6-7.

"Tonight was one of the rare moments," Allen told reporters. "We took command of the game early and made sure that we made some plays."