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

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).

Boston lost two players during the game. Marcus Smart (sprained right ankle) was helped off the court with 9.7 seconds left in the first half and did not return; Robert Williams III (knee) did not return for the second half. Each had two points. Toronto's O.G. Anunoby (ankle) left the game during the third quarter and did not return. He scored 12 points.

Pascal Siakam had 29 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists for the Raptors, who have lost three straight. Gary Trent Jr. added 22 points, Precious Achiuwa had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Scottie Barnes scored 10 points.

Cavaliers 114, Bucks 102

Evan Mobley scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Cleveland beat visiting Milwaukee.

Darius Garland tallied 21 points and 10 assists for Cleveland, which shot 55.8 per cent from the field. Cedi Osman and Caris LeVert scored 13 points apiece, while Jarrett Allen added 12.

Jrue Holiday led Milwaukee with 28 points and 10 assists, while Bobby Portis Jr. had 23 points and 11 rebounds. Pat Connaughton added 15 points, and Brook Lopez had 10 points and four blocks. The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee soreness) for the fifth consecutive game.

Wizards 138, Magic 118

Rui Hachimura came off the bench to lead all scorers with 30 points, and seven players scored in double