TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors received instant results from their two newest players when they outworked the Boston Celtics 107-97 on Friday.
Serge Ibaka, obtained in a trade with the Orlando Magic on Feb. 14, and P.J. Tucker, acquired in a deal with the Phoenix Suns Thursday, both made big contributions to help offset the loss of All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry to a wrist injury.
Ibaka (15 points, seven rebounds) and Tucker (nine points, 10 rebounds) were making their Raptors' debuts on limited practice time with their new team and it led to optimism about how much better they can make the Toronto as they become more familiar with their new surroundings.