The Raptors believe they can do the unthinkable: win their series against the Philadelphia 76ers after losing the first three games. Toronto lost 132-97 in Game 6, however, and ended its season Thursday night.
After an unstoppable but balanced first half, the Raptors lost to the north in the third quarter and never recovered.
The 76ers led by just one point after 24 minutes, 62-61. Chris Boucher notably scored 19 points in the first half, while the Raptors took advantage of an offensive rebound advantage of 10 against just one for Philadelphia.
But the third quarter was a nightmare for the Torontonians. The Sixers crushed the Raptors 37-17 in those 12 minutes and never looked back in the fourth quarter.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and 10 rebounds in the win, supported by James Harden (22 points) and Tyrese Maxey (25 points), more cautious in the Sixers ’two losses.
Chris Boucher finished the game with a high 25 points in Toronto, one more than Pascal Siakam (24). Scottie Barnes (18) and Gary Trent Jr. also contributed to the offense. (19), but the Raptors ’defense almost didn’t stop the Sixers in the second half, giving up a total of 70 points.
The participants in the second round in the East are already known.
Philadelphia will face the Miami Heat while the Milwaukee Bucks will face the Boston Celtics. These four teams are the top four seed in the East.
Source: Radio-Canada
