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Raptors edge Magic

Published: January 25, 2013 

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Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan, left, is congratulated by Amir Johnson, center, and Jose Calderon (8) after scoring the game-winning basket as time ran out for a 97-95 win over the Orlando Magic in an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Phelan M. Ebenhack — AP

DeRozan’s buzzer-beater ends wild finish

— DeMar DeRozan swished a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer as the Toronto Raptors fought off a late-game charge by the Orlando Magic to earn a 97-95 victory on Thursday night.

It was a wild offensive night on both ends, featuring 12 lead changes and 12 players reaching double figures.

DeRozan led Toronto with 22 points, followed by Amir Johnson with 21 points and 10 rebounds. It was Johnson’s sixth double-double of the season.

Nikola Vucevic led Orlando with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

KNICKS 89, CELTICS 86

At Boston, Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points and won his rematch with Kevin Garnett as the New York Knicks ended an 11-game losing streak in Boston.

It came 17 days after a verbal clash between the All-Star forwards led to Anthony’s one-game suspension following Boston’s 102-96 victory in New York.

Rajon Rondo led the Celtics with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Garnett had eight points and a game-high 12 rebounds.

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