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Raptors Look to Clinch a Playoff Spot Against Celtics: Preview, TV info and more

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After years of the Raptors playing struggleball, we're used to having mostly meaningless games in late March. The Raptors find themselves in a precarious position - they're virtually locked into the second seed, with a variety of minor ailments to key players to be careful with. With a 7.5 game lead over the third seeded Miami Heat, but 1.5 games back of the Cavaliers (who have a much easier schedule), the Raptors are probably better served continuing to prioritize health and rest as we near the playoffs. Two big milestones are on the horizon though - one being reaching the 50-win plateau for the first time in franchise history, and the second being clinching a playoff berth.