Raptors aim for bounce-back defensive effort vs. streaking Celtics

After losing two in a row on the road, the Toronto Raptors know they must improve defensively when they return home Saturday to play the surging Boston Celtics.

The Raptors completed a three-game trip Thursday with a 128-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves after leading by as many as 18 points.

Minnesota's D'Angelo Russell made two free throws with 9.9 seconds to play, and Toronto's OG Anunoby missed a potential game