(AP) -- Paul Pierce saved his best for last as the Boston Celtics rallied to a 94-87 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Celtics improve to 7-1. Boston scored 58 points in the second half after being held to only 36 in the opening two quarters.
Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 10 rebounds for Boston. Jermaine O'Neal led the Raptors with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
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