Raptors on verge of tying Celtics near top of Eastern standings
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The Toronto Raptors have been looking up at the host Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings for much of the season, but the Raptors will have a chance to pull even with the Celtics when the teams meet Friday night.
Boston's 114-110 home loss to Denver on Wednesday night, coupled with Toronto's 97-96 victory over Charlotte, moved the Raptors within one ga