While the Toronto Raptors are considering taking a foot off the gas with a top-two seed all but locked up, the Indiana Pacers are still talking about their potential.
The Raptors continue their push for the Eastern Conference's No. 1 spot Thursday night when they visit the Pacers, who are trying to bury a once-real possibility of missing the postseason.
Toronto (45-21) has won four of five games and 10 of 13 since Feb. 21 to cement itself well ahead of Boston in the Atlantic Division with 16 left to play. The Raptors narrowly trail East-leading Cleveland, but prior to Tuesday's game in Milwaukee coach Dwane Casey said he would start resting players in anticipation of the playoffs.