Basketball: Celtics thrash Raptors to take lead in series

The Boston Celtics are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals after thrashing Toronto 111-89 to go 3-2 up in their semi-final series. Six Celtics players scored double figures, led by 27 from Jaylen Brown, while Fred VanVleet top scored with 18 for the lacklustre Raptors. Boston can secure a place in their first Conference Finals since 2018 with a win in game six on Wednesday.