NBA roundup: Celtics run win string to nine by edging Raptors

Jan 21, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and forward Grant Williams (12) defend during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jaylen Brown scored 27 points and the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 106-104 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to nine games, matching their longest of the season.

Reserves Grant Williams and Malcolm Brogdon added 25 and 23 points for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard scored all 12 of his points in the fourth quarter. The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum (wrist), and the Raptors did not have Fred VanVleet (rib).