Tonight’s game is not just a random game 75 of the regular season. The Toronto Raptors have turned things around since the start of the month. They are not just looking to solidify their position outside of the play-in range; they are also knocking on the 5th seed currently held by the Chicago Bulls.
Before that, the Raptors have to go through the East’s best (for now), the Boston Celtics. It hasn’t been long since the Celtics were in a similar playoff range to the Raptors, but their resurgence, 22-3 since January 29th, catapulted them to the top of the standings.