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Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) hangs from the rim as Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) stands nearby during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan powers Raptors to comeback win over Celtics, 114-106

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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 1975, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs Dave &quot;Tiger&quot; Williams (22), foreground, lands a left on to the jaw of Montreal Canadiens' Guy Lapointe while being held by the linesman during first period hockey action in Montreal. With the exception of alumni games, such as the one played at last weekend's Centennial Classic in Toronto, and `Slap Shot’ movie reunions, the opportunities have dwindled for enforcers. Their jobs have become outdated in a faster, leaner and far less gap-toothed era. (DMB/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

From Tie to Max Domi: NHL enforcers dwindle in 1 generation

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, left, drives against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler scores 42, Bulls rally to beat Raptors 123-118 in OT

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Frederik Gauthier (33) scuffles with Montreal Canadiens right wing Bobby Farnham (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens beat Maple Leafs for 13th straight time

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, rear, scores a goal behind New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider as Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman, right, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Red-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over Devils

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate DeMar DeRozan (10) celebrate against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2016 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lowry scores 33, rallies Raptors to 101-93 win over Jazz

By DANIEL GIRARD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk (25), Tyler Bozak (42) and Nikita Zaitsev (22) during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship. And what better way to do so than to bring back the old guard, including members of the 1967 team, the last Maple Leafs squad to win a Stanley Cup. George Armstrong, Dave Keon, Johnny Bower - meet Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and company. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 110-82.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Leonard scores 25 as Spurs throttle Raptors, 110-82

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Co-founder of Toronto International Film Festival dies

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Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Gustav Nyquist (14) chase the puck along the corner boards during second-period NHL Centennial Classic hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews, Maple Leafs top Red Wings in Centennial Classic

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Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lowry leads Raptors to 95-91 win over skidding Trail Blazers

By NICK DASCHEL - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates with teammate DeMar DeRozan (10) after scoring in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

At 21-8, it might be time to keep an eye on Toronto

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, pulls on his mask after a timeout against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Kadri scores 2 goals, Maple Leafs blank Avalanche 6-0

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Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan, left, shoots on Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, center, during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lowry, Powell lead Raptors to 116-104 win over Nets

By DANIEL GIRARD - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks defenceman Cam Fowler (4) celebrates his power play goal with teammate defenceman Sami Vatanen (45) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Fowler lifts Ducks over Leafs in Carlyle’s Toronto return

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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and the bench celebrate after forward Terrence Ross (31) scored a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

DeRozan, Raptors rout Magic behind big third quarter

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Leo Komarov, left, gets tangled up with Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gardiner scores in OT to lift Leafs over Penguins

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In this Dec. 7, 2016, Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei greets fans after training in Tukwila, Wash. The Sounders are scheduled to face Toronto FC in the MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle’s Frei returns to where it started facing Toronto

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) reacts after sinking a three point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

DeRozan, Lowry help Raptors beat Timberwolves 124-110

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan, left, drives past Philadelphia 76ers' Robert Covington during first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Lowry hits all six 3s as Raptors beat Sixers again, 122-95

By DANIEL GIRARD - Associated Press