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Boston Celtics rode on the 26 points scored by Sam Hauser to go past Toronto Raptors 121-102 on Friday at home.

While the win over Dallas on Friday was more about pride than changing anything in the standings for the Bulls, with the Raptors losing to the Celtics, the play-in game was set.

As the season rounds to a close, here's how the matchups look.

BOSTON — As they finish out the regular season this weekend, the Celtics have nothing to play for in the standings. They’re locked in to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Boston the winner of the last, the Raptors will look to steal a win from the Celtics on their own home court as they struggle for playoff position.

Young players are entering the NBA with more money, fame and playing time than ever before. But they also have less guidance from established veterans

Joe Mazzulla has stayed consistent with his desire for the Celtics to continue winning and build good habits as the playoffs inch closer. Even though their final two regular season games will be meaningless for them in the standings, that intention doesn’t appear to be changing.

ATLANTA -- The Hawks moved two games above .500 and clinched a spot in the play-in tournament with their 134-116 win over the Wizards Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Malcolm Brogdon had one of his finest games as a Celtic as Boston defeated Toronto 97-93 at home.

BOSTON — When the Celtics dropped three consecutive games to the Warriors last June to lose the NBA Finals, it was clear they needed another playmaking guard and scoring punch off the bench to help them get over the hump.

The Celtics hope to get back in the win column after dropping a game to the Philadelphia 76ers, while Toronto hopes to win their third in a row after two victories over the Charlotte Hornets.