Boston ? Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics nearly blew a 16-point fourth-quarter lead before pulling out a 110-109 victory Wednesday over the Toronto Raptors.

The victory was the fifth straight for the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics and their ninth in 10 games since acquiring Walker on Feb. 24.

Tony Allen finished with 16 points for Boston, including a pair of big baskets in the final 1:46. Ricky Davis had 14.

Jalen Rose led the Raptors with a season-high 35 points, and Chris Bosh had 20 before leaving because of a bruised lower back early in the final quarter.

Rose scored seven straight points, giving the Raptors a 107-106 lead on a driving shot over Pierce with 2:03 to play.

Clippers 110, Magic 102

Los Angeles — Corey Maggette shrugged off a sore left wrist and scored 31 points.

Spurs 89, Timberwolves 73

San Antonio — Tim Duncan scored 25 points, and Robert Horry added 18, his highest total in two seasons in San Antonio.

Nuggets 120, Bobcats 101

Denver — Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in just 21 minutes for Denver.

Rockets 108, Blazers 77

Houston — David Wesley and Bob Sura each scored 21 points to lead Houston to its sixth straight win.

Grizzlies 88, Hornets 82

New Orleans — James Posey scored 20 points, and Earl Watson had 16 for Memphis.

Bucks 96, Cavaliers 88

Milwaukee — Michael Redd scored 32 points, and Joe Smith tied his season high with 21.

Wizards 122, Hawks 93

Atlanta — Gilbert Arenas had 29 points, and Larry Hughes added 23 for Washington.

Pistons 102, Sonics 95

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Chauncey Billups scored 32 points for Detroit.

Nets 100, Bulls 84

East Rutherford, N.J. — Vince Carter scored 30 points, and Jason Kidd had 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

Pacers 103, Jazz 84

Indianapolis — Stephen Jackson scored 28 points, and Indiana hit 37 of 43 free throws.