TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors lost five of their past six games and suddenly the Boston Celtics are snapping at their heels for second place in the Eastern Conference after a four-game winning streak.
The Celtics (23-14) have a chance to move into a tie with the Raptors (24-13) Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre, when the teams meet for the second time this season.
Toronto won the first meeting, 101-94 at the TD Garden on Dec. 9.
Boston will be without Avery Bradley, who will miss his second consecutive game Tuesday with a mildly strained right Achilles' tendon.