Better play-in position in view for Raptors in game vs. Celtics

The Toronto Raptors won't lack motivation when they face the host Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Although Toronto (40-39) can finish no lower than 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors would benefit significantly by earning the No. 7 or No. 8 seed rather than finishing ninth or 10th, since the winner of the game between the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in the play-in tournament will advance with one win.

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