The Philadelphia 76ers (3-0) play against the Toronto Raptors (3-3) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Wednesday April 20, 2022
Philadelphia 76ers 104, Toronto Raptors 101 (Final/OT)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Judging by the reception Embiid has received on Twitter for some time now, seems like if the players had a vote in some capacity, Embiid would the overwhelming favorite for MVP. – 11:54 PM
Judging by the reception Embiid has received on Twitter for some time now, seems like if the players had a vote in some capacity, Embiid would the overwhelming favorite for MVP. – 11:54 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Heartbreak city.
PHI comes back to beat Toronto (in OT) & they now lead the series 3-0.
Let’s break it down — incl. 2 controversial “plays” — in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG (which got sideways…literally & figuratively (turn your heads 🤣)) @Paul Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/oZz17og9m2 – 11:44 PM
Heartbreak city.
PHI comes back to beat Toronto (in OT) & they now lead the series 3-0.
Let’s break it down — incl. 2 controversial “plays” — in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG (which got sideways…literally & figuratively (turn your heads 🤣)) @Paul Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/oZz17og9m2 – 11:44 PM
| Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
James Harden on Joel Embiid’s game-winner:
“That’s the MVP of the league right there.” – 11:41 PM
James Harden on Joel Embiid’s game-winner:
“That’s the MVP of the league right there.” – 11:41 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden on Joel Embiid: “That’s the MVP of the league right there.” – 11:41 PM
James Harden on Joel Embiid: “That’s the MVP of the league right there.” – 11:41 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
a wild game calls for a wild Twitter spaces. who’s joining!? drop your questions for our 76ers insiders below. 👇 twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDxL… – 11:41 PM
a wild game calls for a wild Twitter spaces. who’s joining!? drop your questions for our 76ers insiders below. 👇 twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDxL… – 11:41 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Embiid beats Toronto at the overtime buzzer for a 3-0 lead
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 11:40 PM
Embiid beats Toronto at the overtime buzzer for a 3-0 lead
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 11:40 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Gary Trent Jr. says he was fight a viral infection this last week. He had a fever of 102 and lost about eight pounds. Today was his second day without a fever. pic.twitter.com/PG3jTlGMCX – 11:33 PM
Gary Trent Jr. says he was fight a viral infection this last week. He had a fever of 102 and lost about eight pounds. Today was his second day without a fever. pic.twitter.com/PG3jTlGMCX – 11:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. said today was the first day in a week that he didn’t have a fever. Fevers have been as high as 102 and he’s lost 8 pounds. “Just trying to push through” – 11:32 PM
Gary Trent Jr. said today was the first day in a week that he didn’t have a fever. Fevers have been as high as 102 and he’s lost 8 pounds. “Just trying to push through” – 11:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid’s three downs #TorontoRaptors, 104-101, in OT and puts #Sixers one win away from a sweep inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 11:25 PM
Joel Embiid’s three downs #TorontoRaptors, 104-101, in OT and puts #Sixers one win away from a sweep inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 11:25 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Nothing can give me back the time I’ve spent bemoaning Kawhi’s 2019 bounce of destiny, but watching that Embiid highlight a few dozen times should help ease the pain. – 11:24 PM
Nothing can give me back the time I’ve spent bemoaning Kawhi’s 2019 bounce of destiny, but watching that Embiid highlight a few dozen times should help ease the pain. – 11:24 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Precious Achiuwa: “It’s a learning experience. I’ll move on and move forward from it.” – 11:24 PM
Precious Achiuwa: “It’s a learning experience. I’ll move on and move forward from it.” – 11:24 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tobias Harris said he and Joel Embiid have talked about losing to Toronto in 2019 and what it means to come back here and win against the Raptors. – 11:23 PM
Tobias Harris said he and Joel Embiid have talked about losing to Toronto in 2019 and what it means to come back here and win against the Raptors. – 11:23 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“It’s a learning experience. I’ll move forward from it.” – Precious Achiuwa – 11:22 PM
“It’s a learning experience. I’ll move forward from it.” – Precious Achiuwa – 11:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid is the first center with a game-winning/go-ahead three in a playoff game in the last 25 seasons.
Shaq with a three-point shot is unfair. pic.twitter.com/rMkSHUx199 – 11:22 PM
Joel Embiid is the first center with a game-winning/go-ahead three in a playoff game in the last 25 seasons.
Shaq with a three-point shot is unfair. pic.twitter.com/rMkSHUx199 – 11:22 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
33 PTS | 13 REB
JOEL HANS EMBIID CALLED GAME. 🗡 pic.twitter.com/wGjvpsA4M0 – 11:21 PM
33 PTS | 13 REB
JOEL HANS EMBIID CALLED GAME. 🗡 pic.twitter.com/wGjvpsA4M0 – 11:21 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tobias Harris (@Tobias Harris) says Drake was chirping at Joel Embiid in the first half.
“Drake was over there saying, ‘He can’t play here.’”
Tobias’ response to Drake?
“I was like, he can play here, for sure.”
🔥 – 11:19 PM
Tobias Harris (@Tobias Harris) says Drake was chirping at Joel Embiid in the first half.
“Drake was over there saying, ‘He can’t play here.’”
Tobias’ response to Drake?
“I was like, he can play here, for sure.”
🔥 – 11:19 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tobias Harris says Embiid had a very famous doubter talking trash during the game. “Drake was over there saying he can’t play here. And I said to him, he can play here, for sure.” – 11:18 PM
Tobias Harris says Embiid had a very famous doubter talking trash during the game. “Drake was over there saying he can’t play here. And I said to him, he can play here, for sure.” – 11:18 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Tobias Harris said Drake told him that Embiid “can’t play here” in the first half. – 11:18 PM
Tobias Harris said Drake told him that Embiid “can’t play here” in the first half. – 11:18 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tobias Harris (@Tobias Harris) on Joel Embiid’s Game 3 game-winner:
“I was so hype. The type of shot it was… real quick, turnaround, cash.” – 11:15 PM
Tobias Harris (@Tobias Harris) on Joel Embiid’s Game 3 game-winner:
“I was so hype. The type of shot it was… real quick, turnaround, cash.” – 11:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tobias Harris on Embiid’s game-winner: “For him, that’s a high percentage shot … just a perfect ending to that game for him.” – 11:15 PM
Tobias Harris on Embiid’s game-winner: “For him, that’s a high percentage shot … just a perfect ending to that game for him.” – 11:15 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Tobias Harris on where that ranks among his screens: “Number one, for sure.” – 11:15 PM
Tobias Harris on where that ranks among his screens: “Number one, for sure.” – 11:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet: “I’m proud of the guys in the way that we fought and raised our intensity level… but, yeah, in terms of closing out a game and executing down the stretch, that’s probably as bad as it gets.” – 11:14 PM
Fred VanVleet: “I’m proud of the guys in the way that we fought and raised our intensity level… but, yeah, in terms of closing out a game and executing down the stretch, that’s probably as bad as it gets.” – 11:14 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on the @Philadelphia 76ers win tonight:
“They’re not all pretty. The only thing that matters is when it’s all zeros on the clock, we have more points than them.” – 11:12 PM
Tyrese Maxey on the @Philadelphia 76ers win tonight:
“They’re not all pretty. The only thing that matters is when it’s all zeros on the clock, we have more points than them.” – 11:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
city of Toronto after those free throws: pic.twitter.com/oIO8auNjtf – 11:12 PM
city of Toronto after those free throws: pic.twitter.com/oIO8auNjtf – 11:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey, on Joel Embiid’s 18-point third quarter: “I think we all were saying the same thing: what took you so long?” – 11:11 PM
Tyrese Maxey, on Joel Embiid’s 18-point third quarter: “I think we all were saying the same thing: what took you so long?” – 11:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey on his thoughts on Joel Embiid’s game-winning shot:
“MVP.” – 11:10 PM
Tyrese Maxey on his thoughts on Joel Embiid’s game-winning shot:
“MVP.” – 11:10 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey on Embiid’s third quarter explosion, ribbing the big guy a little: “I think everybody asked him the same thing: what were you waiting for?” – 11:10 PM
Maxey on Embiid’s third quarter explosion, ribbing the big guy a little: “I think everybody asked him the same thing: what were you waiting for?” – 11:10 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid shakes off rough start, hits game-winning 3-pointer in OT in 76ers-Raptors Game 3 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/20/joe… – 11:09 PM
Joel Embiid shakes off rough start, hits game-winning 3-pointer in OT in 76ers-Raptors Game 3 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/20/joe… – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum/Harden tonight:
19 PTS 19
6 REB 6
10 AST 10
3 TOV 3
2 3P 2 pic.twitter.com/aqoduiAL7P – 11:07 PM
Tatum/Harden tonight:
19 PTS 19
6 REB 6
10 AST 10
3 TOV 3
2 3P 2 pic.twitter.com/aqoduiAL7P – 11:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse: “We’ll have Scottie back on Saturday and another weapon to use.”
Even with the Raptors down 3-0, sure sounds like the plan is for Barnes to play in Game 4. – 11:06 PM
Nurse: “We’ll have Scottie back on Saturday and another weapon to use.”
Even with the Raptors down 3-0, sure sounds like the plan is for Barnes to play in Game 4. – 11:06 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Meanwhile, James Harden is one win away from advancing to the second round with Philly. Had 19 points and 10 assists and six rebounds tonight. – 11:04 PM
Meanwhile, James Harden is one win away from advancing to the second round with Philly. Had 19 points and 10 assists and six rebounds tonight. – 11:04 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Tough one for the Raptors. Some questionable offence late. Bad shots and drives. Siakam finally had a rough one, VanVleet not himself etc. encouraging signs (Achiuwa, Trent, OG) but Barnes is the future and was badly missed. – 11:00 PM
Tough one for the Raptors. Some questionable offence late. Bad shots and drives. Siakam finally had a rough one, VanVleet not himself etc. encouraging signs (Achiuwa, Trent, OG) but Barnes is the future and was badly missed. – 11:00 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Doc Rivers immediately postgame:
“The unsung hero? Tobias Harris (@Tobias Harris) tonight was unbelievable.” – 11:00 PM
Doc Rivers immediately postgame:
“The unsung hero? Tobias Harris (@Tobias Harris) tonight was unbelievable.” – 11:00 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
If the Raptors get swept, Westbrook (a player in decline) for Nick Nurse (a coach in decline) feels like a fair deal on both sides. AK – 10:58 PM
If the Raptors get swept, Westbrook (a player in decline) for Nick Nurse (a coach in decline) feels like a fair deal on both sides. AK – 10:58 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Two wild shots from Embiid in OT. Shades of Tim Duncan and Reggie Miller. pic.twitter.com/5lRoyfEt7Z – 10:57 PM
Two wild shots from Embiid in OT. Shades of Tim Duncan and Reggie Miller. pic.twitter.com/5lRoyfEt7Z – 10:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
76ers down 17 with 9:30 left in 2nd quarter
Celtics down 17 with 1:45 left in 2nd quarter
Both teams won.
Strongly advise Bulls not to max their lead out at 17 points. It’s 420 and leads are getting smoked tonight… – 10:56 PM
76ers down 17 with 9:30 left in 2nd quarter
Celtics down 17 with 1:45 left in 2nd quarter
Both teams won.
Strongly advise Bulls not to max their lead out at 17 points. It’s 420 and leads are getting smoked tonight… – 10:56 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The Sixers quite literally tried to give away this game with a rampant turnover problem. But Joel Embiid, at the center of that issue in the first half, put the Sixers in his backpack and carried them to a 3-0 series lead phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-rapt… – 10:56 PM
The Sixers quite literally tried to give away this game with a rampant turnover problem. But Joel Embiid, at the center of that issue in the first half, put the Sixers in his backpack and carried them to a 3-0 series lead phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-rapt… – 10:56 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Before his game-winner tonight Joel Embiid was 0-16 (including his miss late in 4th qtr) on potential go-ahead shots in the final 10 seconds of 4th Qtr/OT. That was more misses than any other player with no makes in that situation since 96-97 per @Stathead stathead.com/tiny/bGY7j – 10:53 PM
Before his game-winner tonight Joel Embiid was 0-16 (including his miss late in 4th qtr) on potential go-ahead shots in the final 10 seconds of 4th Qtr/OT. That was more misses than any other player with no makes in that situation since 96-97 per @Stathead stathead.com/tiny/bGY7j – 10:53 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Takeaways from the #Sixers’ dramatic Game 3 playoff victory over the #Raptors: https://t.co/D12VR3AAtm #76ers pic.twitter.com/zBE0ZsofLK – 10:53 PM
#NBA column: Takeaways from the #Sixers’ dramatic Game 3 playoff victory over the #Raptors: https://t.co/D12VR3AAtm #76ers pic.twitter.com/zBE0ZsofLK – 10:53 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The player grades following a wild win in Toronto in Game 3 #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 10:53 PM
The player grades following a wild win in Toronto in Game 3 #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 10:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid has been double-teamed (sometimes triple-teamed) the entire series. He’s still averaging:
27.7 PPG
13.0 RPG
51.0 FG%
Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/5dQynI0c78 – 10:53 PM
Joel Embiid has been double-teamed (sometimes triple-teamed) the entire series. He’s still averaging:
27.7 PPG
13.0 RPG
51.0 FG%
Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/5dQynI0c78 – 10:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Don’t let Joel Embiid game-winner distract you from the fact that Doc Rivers’ team overcame a 17-point deficit to win a game they never led in regulation 🤐
What they say about apologies not being as loud as disrespect? pic.twitter.com/l50ggEyqut – 10:52 PM
Don’t let Joel Embiid game-winner distract you from the fact that Doc Rivers’ team overcame a 17-point deficit to win a game they never led in regulation 🤐
What they say about apologies not being as loud as disrespect? pic.twitter.com/l50ggEyqut – 10:52 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers really did so much wrong for much of that game, but they did enough to hang around. And then even in an absolute rock fight late, one moment of brilliance from the best player in the series is all it took.
Sixers win in Toronto, 104-101. They lead the series 3-0. – 10:52 PM
Sixers really did so much wrong for much of that game, but they did enough to hang around. And then even in an absolute rock fight late, one moment of brilliance from the best player in the series is all it took.
Sixers win in Toronto, 104-101. They lead the series 3-0. – 10:52 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The NBA is in a ridiculous place when 7-footers can hit the kind of shot Embiid just. And not just one 7-footer, several of them. The skill level in the league right now is just amazing. – 10:52 PM
The NBA is in a ridiculous place when 7-footers can hit the kind of shot Embiid just. And not just one 7-footer, several of them. The skill level in the league right now is just amazing. – 10:52 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
OG 1/2 fts w/ about 26 sec left. Ties game at 101.
Raps nearly force PHI into a turnover…& then a near shot clock violation.
Rivers smartly calls a timeout w/ 2.6 sec left.
Embiid hits an incredible 3pt w/ 0.8 sec remaining.
TOR gets nothin at the buzzer.
PHI wins 104-101 – 10:51 PM
OG 1/2 fts w/ about 26 sec left. Ties game at 101.
Raps nearly force PHI into a turnover…& then a near shot clock violation.
Rivers smartly calls a timeout w/ 2.6 sec left.
Embiid hits an incredible 3pt w/ 0.8 sec remaining.
TOR gets nothin at the buzzer.
PHI wins 104-101 – 10:51 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
76ers escape with an overtime win over the Raptors in Game 3 in Toronto. Philadelphia now leads the series 3-0.
Heat-Hawks winner faces the 76ers-Raptors winner in the second round. – 10:51 PM
76ers escape with an overtime win over the Raptors in Game 3 in Toronto. Philadelphia now leads the series 3-0.
Heat-Hawks winner faces the 76ers-Raptors winner in the second round. – 10:51 PM
Thon Maker @ThonMaker14
Embiid should’ve squatted for 3 seconds after that bucket! Tough!🔥
#Playoffs pic.twitter.com/wmNt6iORt6 – 10:50 PM
Embiid should’ve squatted for 3 seconds after that bucket! Tough!🔥
#Playoffs pic.twitter.com/wmNt6iORt6 – 10:50 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors become the 144th team in NBA history to lose the first 3 games of a best-of-7 playoff series. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit. Game 4 Saturday. – 10:50 PM
The Raptors become the 144th team in NBA history to lose the first 3 games of a best-of-7 playoff series. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit. Game 4 Saturday. – 10:50 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
I know it’s a regular season award, but Jokic is going to win MVP and he’s currently being targeted and hunted on defense on every possession. Meanwhile, Embiid has taken it to another level.
The award show this year will feel empty. – 10:50 PM
I know it’s a regular season award, but Jokic is going to win MVP and he’s currently being targeted and hunted on defense on every possession. Meanwhile, Embiid has taken it to another level.
The award show this year will feel empty. – 10:50 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
0.9 seconds left. ATO. SLOB. Tied score at 101. Embiid does this 👀👀👀👀 #SixersRaptors pic.twitter.com/coIiC3VTtN – 10:49 PM
0.9 seconds left. ATO. SLOB. Tied score at 101. Embiid does this 👀👀👀👀 #SixersRaptors pic.twitter.com/coIiC3VTtN – 10:49 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Embiid bailing out some terrible late-game offense.
and, man, those missed free throws are gonna haunt Precious. – 10:49 PM
Embiid bailing out some terrible late-game offense.
and, man, those missed free throws are gonna haunt Precious. – 10:49 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers win 104-101 to go up 3-0. Embiid with a huge three. #StraightGangstaFlow – 10:49 PM
Sixers win 104-101 to go up 3-0. Embiid with a huge three. #StraightGangstaFlow – 10:49 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers win. This Toronto crowd is silent and stunned.
Sixers go for the sweep Saturday afternoon. – 10:49 PM
Sixers win. This Toronto crowd is silent and stunned.
Sixers go for the sweep Saturday afternoon. – 10:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid tonight:
33 PTS
13 REB
12-20 FG
And a game winning three. pic.twitter.com/fYRdGa5QIV – 10:48 PM
Joel Embiid tonight:
33 PTS
13 REB
12-20 FG
And a game winning three. pic.twitter.com/fYRdGa5QIV – 10:48 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
all season we talked about the raptors’ youth and how much they needed to learn and when everything was on the line it was they who came through and the two most experienced players who fell way short – 10:48 PM
all season we talked about the raptors’ youth and how much they needed to learn and when everything was on the line it was they who came through and the two most experienced players who fell way short – 10:48 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: 76ers 104, Raptors 101.
Sixers take a 3-0 lead in the series.
Joel Embiid had 28 points in the second half and overtime – including the dagger 3 with .8 seconds left in OT to win it. Incredible performance. – 10:48 PM
Final: 76ers 104, Raptors 101.
Sixers take a 3-0 lead in the series.
Joel Embiid had 28 points in the second half and overtime – including the dagger 3 with .8 seconds left in OT to win it. Incredible performance. – 10:48 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
It’s gotta feel so damn good for Embiid to do that in Toronto after what happened a few years ago. – 10:47 PM
It’s gotta feel so damn good for Embiid to do that in Toronto after what happened a few years ago. – 10:47 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
those last possessions by Embiid were so ba…never mind oh my god retire his number – 10:47 PM
those last possessions by Embiid were so ba…never mind oh my god retire his number – 10:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First playoff game in Toronto since the championship and this is what Embiid does huh pic.twitter.com/LW20OYie45 – 10:47 PM
First playoff game in Toronto since the championship and this is what Embiid does huh pic.twitter.com/LW20OYie45 – 10:47 PM
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
Great shot by Embiid, but still, “don’t fear the paint, big fella!” – 10:47 PM
Great shot by Embiid, but still, “don’t fear the paint, big fella!” – 10:47 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Joel Embiid are you kidding me!
His skill level at 7’1 is absolutely remarkable – 10:46 PM
Joel Embiid are you kidding me!
His skill level at 7’1 is absolutely remarkable – 10:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Embiid drills a 3. They’ll review it to make sure he beat the clock. – 10:46 PM
Embiid drills a 3. They’ll review it to make sure he beat the clock. – 10:46 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
GREAT job by Achiuwa knowing the situation and timing it as Embiid was killing time – 10:45 PM
GREAT job by Achiuwa knowing the situation and timing it as Embiid was killing time – 10:45 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’ll watch all of it tomorrow, but from when I have been watching, it seems like the Raptors offense is a little lost with Scottie Barnes.
That’s remarkable. In two different ways. – 10:42 PM
I’ll watch all of it tomorrow, but from when I have been watching, it seems like the Raptors offense is a little lost with Scottie Barnes.
That’s remarkable. In two different ways. – 10:42 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
It’s been so big for Philadelphia in this series that Tobias Harris has done a good job of making life harder for Pascal Siakam. Harris has had a great defensive three games. – 10:41 PM
It’s been so big for Philadelphia in this series that Tobias Harris has done a good job of making life harder for Pascal Siakam. Harris has had a great defensive three games. – 10:41 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
This game has been every bit the game it should’ve been with Toronto having its season on the line.
Still, Sixers have the ball and lead 101-100 with 1:32 to go, with a chance to move this series to the brink. – 10:41 PM
This game has been every bit the game it should’ve been with Toronto having its season on the line.
Still, Sixers have the ball and lead 101-100 with 1:32 to go, with a chance to move this series to the brink. – 10:41 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Toronto: y’all got an all star guard. Your season is on the line. And you keep putting the ball into the hands of guys who aren’t creating shots – 10:40 PM
Toronto: y’all got an all star guard. Your season is on the line. And you keep putting the ball into the hands of guys who aren’t creating shots – 10:40 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
It’s pretty impressive that Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet have a combined 24 points and the Raptors are tied in overtime – 10:37 PM
It’s pretty impressive that Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet have a combined 24 points and the Raptors are tied in overtime – 10:37 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Maxey lay up 15 seconds into overtime.
Philly’s first lead all night.
Trent responds asap …ties the game at 97 – 10:36 PM
Maxey lay up 15 seconds into overtime.
Philly’s first lead all night.
Trent responds asap …ties the game at 97 – 10:36 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey (!) gives the @Philadelphia 76ers their first lead of the night to open OT.
He’s got 17 pts / 4 reb. – 10:35 PM
Tyrese Maxey (!) gives the @Philadelphia 76ers their first lead of the night to open OT.
He’s got 17 pts / 4 reb. – 10:35 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Philadelphia’s first lead of Game 3 comes 11 seconds into overtime. – 10:35 PM
Philadelphia’s first lead of Game 3 comes 11 seconds into overtime. – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
I get Joel Embiid is that guy, but why not have him get in the post off at some point?
OR.
Let Tyrese Maxey go to work 1-4 or off Embiid screen and crash the boards.
Going OT.
James Harden has fouled out.
#76ers #Raptors. – 10:35 PM
I get Joel Embiid is that guy, but why not have him get in the post off at some point?
OR.
Let Tyrese Maxey go to work 1-4 or off Embiid screen and crash the boards.
Going OT.
James Harden has fouled out.
#76ers #Raptors. – 10:35 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
I’m 30 rows up and I saw nick Nurse emphatically calling for the timeout. How 3 officials didn’t see him or hear him…let alone know that a coach would be looking to call a timeout in that situation is tough.
But…it is what it is. No last shot for TOR
On to overtime!
95-95 – 10:34 PM
I’m 30 rows up and I saw nick Nurse emphatically calling for the timeout. How 3 officials didn’t see him or hear him…let alone know that a coach would be looking to call a timeout in that situation is tough.
But…it is what it is. No last shot for TOR
On to overtime!
95-95 – 10:34 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Seems like you should *try* to get Embiid a catch closer to the basket than that, but I feel like the Sixers have tried that & failed some times this season. – 10:34 PM
Seems like you should *try* to get Embiid a catch closer to the basket than that, but I feel like the Sixers have tried that & failed some times this season. – 10:34 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tobias with a 4′ hook shot to win the game that went 3.5′. Good effort on the offensive glass, couldn’t have asked for a better second look to win it, just came up short.
Free basketball. – 10:33 PM
Tobias with a 4′ hook shot to win the game that went 3.5′. Good effort on the offensive glass, couldn’t have asked for a better second look to win it, just came up short.
Free basketball. – 10:33 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Wow Embiid settling for a 27-foot step back for the game with a bunch of shorter guys defending him??? What kind of play is that? Who’s the 76ers coach? (Looking.) Oh yeah!!!!! – 10:33 PM
Wow Embiid settling for a 27-foot step back for the game with a bunch of shorter guys defending him??? What kind of play is that? Who’s the 76ers coach? (Looking.) Oh yeah!!!!! – 10:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Continuing to follow the 2019 Raptors-Bucks series script, Game 3 is heading to OT. – 10:33 PM
Continuing to follow the 2019 Raptors-Bucks series script, Game 3 is heading to OT. – 10:33 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid may be the league’s leading scorer, but a step-back 3-pointer by a 7-footer to win the game doesn’t seem like the best shot available. – 10:33 PM
Embiid may be the league’s leading scorer, but a step-back 3-pointer by a 7-footer to win the game doesn’t seem like the best shot available. – 10:33 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Tobias getting the buzzer-beating put-back would’ve been the most Sixersy outcome you could ask for. – 10:33 PM
Tobias getting the buzzer-beating put-back would’ve been the most Sixersy outcome you could ask for. – 10:33 PM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Man that was really odd – Precious Achiuwa misses both free throws late, tough situation for him, he’s walking back to his bench and literally no teammate even looks at him or talks to him. You’d have thought they hated the guy. – 10:33 PM
Man that was really odd – Precious Achiuwa misses both free throws late, tough situation for him, he’s walking back to his bench and literally no teammate even looks at him or talks to him. You’d have thought they hated the guy. – 10:33 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I also don’t love that shot from Embiid, but Toronto did a good job pushing him way out beyond the arc on the catch. – 10:32 PM
I also don’t love that shot from Embiid, but Toronto did a good job pushing him way out beyond the arc on the catch. – 10:32 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Don’t like that shot from Embiid. Tobias also has to make that layup. – 10:32 PM
Don’t like that shot from Embiid. Tobias also has to make that layup. – 10:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid gets up a potential game-winning 3-pointer, but misses it short. Tobias Harris gave an incredible effort to get the offensive rebound, but his putback, after wrestling it away from multiple guys, was just short, too.
To overtime we go here in Toronto. – 10:32 PM
Joel Embiid gets up a potential game-winning 3-pointer, but misses it short. Tobias Harris gave an incredible effort to get the offensive rebound, but his putback, after wrestling it away from multiple guys, was just short, too.
To overtime we go here in Toronto. – 10:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Harden fouling out by an offensive player hooking his arm is poetic – 10:28 PM
Harden fouling out by an offensive player hooking his arm is poetic – 10:28 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
That’s nasty karma for Harden because that 100% was not a foul lol – 10:28 PM
That’s nasty karma for Harden because that 100% was not a foul lol – 10:28 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Not sure how it is in person but this Toronto crowd sounds loud as hell on TV. – 10:28 PM
Not sure how it is in person but this Toronto crowd sounds loud as hell on TV. – 10:28 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Harden fouls precious. 26.6 sec left. Game tied at 95. Harden’s 6th foul
Rivers challenges
Unsuccessful.
Two huge fts for P.A. coming
Harden’s night is done – 10:28 PM
Harden fouls precious. 26.6 sec left. Game tied at 95. Harden’s 6th foul
Rivers challenges
Unsuccessful.
Two huge fts for P.A. coming
Harden’s night is done – 10:28 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Embiid 100% would’ve blocked whatever attempt was about to happen there. – 10:27 PM
Embiid 100% would’ve blocked whatever attempt was about to happen there. – 10:27 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Harden fouls out with 26.6 seconds left in a tie game; Sixers will ask for a review and I have no idea if it’ll work or not – 10:26 PM
Harden fouls out with 26.6 seconds left in a tie game; Sixers will ask for a review and I have no idea if it’ll work or not – 10:26 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
James Harden is the least likable star in NBA history.
A style of play that’s simply gross. – 10:26 PM
James Harden is the least likable star in NBA history.
A style of play that’s simply gross. – 10:26 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden has fouled out, but Doc Rivers is challenging the call. – 10:26 PM
James Harden has fouled out, but Doc Rivers is challenging the call. – 10:26 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden just fouled out with 26.6 to go on a drive by Precious Achiuwa under the basket. Doc Rivers is challenging the call. – 10:26 PM
James Harden just fouled out with 26.6 to go on a drive by Precious Achiuwa under the basket. Doc Rivers is challenging the call. – 10:26 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Doc Rivers challenging James Harden’s sixth foul. Not gonna be a higher leverage moment than this. – 10:26 PM
Doc Rivers challenging James Harden’s sixth foul. Not gonna be a higher leverage moment than this. – 10:26 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
What a low man rotation from Anunoby. Harden has a layup but called a goaltend. Upheld on review #SixersRaptors pic.twitter.com/yryONXZ77D – 10:25 PM
What a low man rotation from Anunoby. Harden has a layup but called a goaltend. Upheld on review #SixersRaptors pic.twitter.com/yryONXZ77D – 10:25 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Sean Marks did the best he could with the hand he was dealt.
I’m just saying…
The way this thing was framed was Harden flaked on his team again and chose Morey over KD & Kyrie.
When in actuality, he left a flakey point guard and KD chose that flakey point guard over Harden. – 10:25 PM
Sean Marks did the best he could with the hand he was dealt.
I’m just saying…
The way this thing was framed was Harden flaked on his team again and chose Morey over KD & Kyrie.
When in actuality, he left a flakey point guard and KD chose that flakey point guard over Harden. – 10:25 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Massive goaltending review here on this Harden drive. Referees called it so they could review it, but it was *very* close. I thought OG was there just early, but we’ll see. – 10:22 PM
Massive goaltending review here on this Harden drive. Referees called it so they could review it, but it was *very* close. I thought OG was there just early, but we’ll see. – 10:22 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Game still tied.
Now 90-90 w/ 3:06 to go.
Credit PHI…they’ve answered every big shot by T.O. …an Embiid moon-shot 3pt from the far side…& a danny green 3pt moments ago…on the heels of a Trent 3pt that lit up the crowd.
Sixers have yet to lead tonight.
Tense/fun times! – 10:19 PM
Game still tied.
Now 90-90 w/ 3:06 to go.
Credit PHI…they’ve answered every big shot by T.O. …an Embiid moon-shot 3pt from the far side…& a danny green 3pt moments ago…on the heels of a Trent 3pt that lit up the crowd.
Sixers have yet to lead tonight.
Tense/fun times! – 10:19 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
FVV, Trent, OG, PS and Achiuwa to close for Raps versus Sixers starters. – 10:18 PM
FVV, Trent, OG, PS and Achiuwa to close for Raps versus Sixers starters. – 10:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Toronto’s been waiting 3 years for a playoff game. This one’s probably a little too close for their liking, but hey, it’s been damn good. – 10:16 PM
Toronto’s been waiting 3 years for a playoff game. This one’s probably a little too close for their liking, but hey, it’s been damn good. – 10:16 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Danny Green looking like Ben Simmons shooting layups 😂 – 10:16 PM
Danny Green looking like Ben Simmons shooting layups 😂 – 10:16 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Those two possessions perfectly outlined the full Danny Green experience – 10:16 PM
Those two possessions perfectly outlined the full Danny Green experience – 10:16 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Danny Green’s crowd-silencing 3 ties things, again, 90-90.
The @Philadelphia 76ers looking for their first lead of the game with 3:06 to play. – 10:16 PM
Danny Green’s crowd-silencing 3 ties things, again, 90-90.
The @Philadelphia 76ers looking for their first lead of the game with 3:06 to play. – 10:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
90-90. 3:06 left. Massive defensive blunder as Raps couldn’t get OG on to Embiid on switch, leading to a wide open Green 3. – 10:15 PM
90-90. 3:06 left. Massive defensive blunder as Raps couldn’t get OG on to Embiid on switch, leading to a wide open Green 3. – 10:15 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Danny Green makes up for that missed bunny with a huge corner 3. And we’re tied, again. Sixers 90, Raptors 90 with 3:06 to play. What a weird game. – 10:15 PM
Danny Green makes up for that missed bunny with a huge corner 3. And we’re tied, again. Sixers 90, Raptors 90 with 3:06 to play. What a weird game. – 10:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers have had two miscommunications here late that have led to Raptors 3s – only to immediately answer them with 3s of their own. Tied up at 90 with 3:06 to go. Timeout Raptors, who are playing for their season here. – 10:15 PM
Sixers have had two miscommunications here late that have led to Raptors 3s – only to immediately answer them with 3s of their own. Tied up at 90 with 3:06 to go. Timeout Raptors, who are playing for their season here. – 10:15 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid already has two game-tying buckets in Q4.
Maxey has one.
Tied at 87, 4:41 to play.
Harden checking back in. – 10:13 PM
Joel Embiid already has two game-tying buckets in Q4.
Maxey has one.
Tied at 87, 4:41 to play.
Harden checking back in. – 10:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Toronto is now in the penalty for the rest of the game. James Harden remains on the bench with five fouls with Toronto up 2 with 6:20 to go. – 10:11 PM
Toronto is now in the penalty for the rest of the game. James Harden remains on the bench with five fouls with Toronto up 2 with 6:20 to go. – 10:11 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Would argue tonight’s 3 best Raptors, in some order, have been Anunoby, Achiuwa and Trent. Meanwhile, Siakam/VanVleet have combined for 21 points on 8-24 FG, 1-9 3P. It’s gotten them this far, but with the Raps barely clinging to a 2-point lead and 7 mins left, I’m skeptical. – 10:10 PM
Would argue tonight’s 3 best Raptors, in some order, have been Anunoby, Achiuwa and Trent. Meanwhile, Siakam/VanVleet have combined for 21 points on 8-24 FG, 1-9 3P. It’s gotten them this far, but with the Raps barely clinging to a 2-point lead and 7 mins left, I’m skeptical. – 10:10 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Toronto 3/10 fg in the opening 5:01 of q4. Philly 2/7. Sixers still over 51% for the game.
Raptors lead 82-80. 6:59 to play. – 10:09 PM
Toronto 3/10 fg in the opening 5:01 of q4. Philly 2/7. Sixers still over 51% for the game.
Raptors lead 82-80. 6:59 to play. – 10:09 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Shoutout to the “real winners of the James Harden trade” AKA the team that didn’t get James Harden. – 10:08 PM
Shoutout to the “real winners of the James Harden trade” AKA the team that didn’t get James Harden. – 10:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby have four fouls for Toronto, and James Harden has five for Philadelphia.
WIth Toronto up 82-80 with 6:59 left, foul trouble on both sides will be a looming issue to watch down the stretch. – 10:08 PM
Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby have four fouls for Toronto, and James Harden has five for Philadelphia.
WIth Toronto up 82-80 with 6:59 left, foul trouble on both sides will be a looming issue to watch down the stretch. – 10:08 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
MY GOODNESS 👀
@OG Anunoby
@Precious Achiuwa pic.twitter.com/gRspZFDc7y – 10:04 PM
MY GOODNESS 👀
@OG Anunoby
@Precious Achiuwa pic.twitter.com/gRspZFDc7y – 10:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Very short Joel Embiid rest stint here, and Toronto again won it by a small margin (this time, 3).
Philly only being -5 with Joel off the court is not quite the advantage of the first two games, but still far better than it typically has been. – 10:04 PM
Very short Joel Embiid rest stint here, and Toronto again won it by a small margin (this time, 3).
Philly only being -5 with Joel off the court is not quite the advantage of the first two games, but still far better than it typically has been. – 10:04 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors were +3 in those Embiid-less minutes. +5 with Embiid on the bench tonight. He’s back in to close. – 10:03 PM
Raptors were +3 in those Embiid-less minutes. +5 with Embiid on the bench tonight. He’s back in to close. – 10:03 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
9:13 to go…Harden picks up his 5th foul. He checks out. Embiid back in with the Raps up 4 – 10:03 PM
9:13 to go…Harden picks up his 5th foul. He checks out. Embiid back in with the Raps up 4 – 10:03 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden picks up his fifth foul with 9:13 goes to the bench. .. Crowd is chanting “F— Embiid!” – 10:03 PM
Harden picks up his fifth foul with 9:13 goes to the bench. .. Crowd is chanting “F— Embiid!” – 10:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
5th foul for Harden with 9:13 left, Embiid quickly goes to the scorer’s table. Danger zone here – 10:03 PM
5th foul for Harden with 9:13 left, Embiid quickly goes to the scorer’s table. Danger zone here – 10:03 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Malachi Flynn with the best 0-point, 0-shot playoff game you’ll ever see. – 10:02 PM
Malachi Flynn with the best 0-point, 0-shot playoff game you’ll ever see. – 10:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Lol Paul Reed saw how hard it was to do an up-and-under so he just threw down a reverse dunk next time. – 10:00 PM
Lol Paul Reed saw how hard it was to do an up-and-under so he just threw down a reverse dunk next time. – 10:00 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lineup to start Q4:
Maxey / Harden / Harris / Niang / Reed aka Paul – 9:57 PM
The @Philadelphia 76ers lineup to start Q4:
Maxey / Harden / Harris / Niang / Reed aka Paul – 9:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Joel Embiid created 21 third quarter points… the Toronto Raptors scored 19 third quarter points as a team. – 9:56 PM
Joel Embiid created 21 third quarter points… the Toronto Raptors scored 19 third quarter points as a team. – 9:56 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Embiid was not good in the 1st half but he was outstanding in q3. 18 pts in the qrt. Philly down one going to the 4th.
Embiid played the entire 3rd. Will that impact him in the 4th…?
Biggest 12 min of the season coming for Toronto – 9:56 PM
Embiid was not good in the 1st half but he was outstanding in q3. 18 pts in the qrt. Philly down one going to the 4th.
Embiid played the entire 3rd. Will that impact him in the 4th…?
Biggest 12 min of the season coming for Toronto – 9:56 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
This is, somehow, a 75-74 Raptors lead heading to the fourth. Sixers outscored the Raptors 28-19, and Embiid Embiid nearly outscored Toronto by himself with 18 points. Harden with 16-6-8. Start of the fourth is going to be crucial with Embiid on the bench. – 9:56 PM
This is, somehow, a 75-74 Raptors lead heading to the fourth. Sixers outscored the Raptors 28-19, and Embiid Embiid nearly outscored Toronto by himself with 18 points. Harden with 16-6-8. Start of the fourth is going to be crucial with Embiid on the bench. – 9:56 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Two big scoring quarters for Joel Embiid so far this series — 19 points in the first quarter of Game 1, 18 points in the third quarter tonight.
Sixers down just a point heading into the fourth after trailing by as many as 17. – 9:56 PM
Two big scoring quarters for Joel Embiid so far this series — 19 points in the first quarter of Game 1, 18 points in the third quarter tonight.
Sixers down just a point heading into the fourth after trailing by as many as 17. – 9:56 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
down to the final frame.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/yoOZrkDbH9 – 9:55 PM
down to the final frame.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/yoOZrkDbH9 – 9:55 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers were down 10 after 1, down 10 at the break, and are now down just 1 heading into the 4th.
Embiid scored 18 in the quarter to get Sixers back in the game.
Sixers are shooting 55.3% from field and 10-22 from 3, but 18 turnovers is holding them back. Raps have 15 more FGA – 9:55 PM
Sixers were down 10 after 1, down 10 at the break, and are now down just 1 heading into the 4th.
Embiid scored 18 in the quarter to get Sixers back in the game.
Sixers are shooting 55.3% from field and 10-22 from 3, but 18 turnovers is holding them back. Raps have 15 more FGA – 9:55 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid in the first half: 5 points on 2-for-5 shooting 4 turnovers.
Embiid in the third: 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, 1 turnover.
Dominant performance by the big fella. As a result, Toronto’s lead is down to 75-74 after 3.
Huge start to the 4th for both teams w/ him out – 9:55 PM
Joel Embiid in the first half: 5 points on 2-for-5 shooting 4 turnovers.
Embiid in the third: 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, 1 turnover.
Dominant performance by the big fella. As a result, Toronto’s lead is down to 75-74 after 3.
Huge start to the 4th for both teams w/ him out – 9:55 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers close the gap, and trail by one, 75-74, at the end of Q3.
The Sixers outscored the Raptors, 28-19, in Q3.
Embiid: 23 PTS / 8 REB
Harden: 16 PTS / 6 REB / 8 AST
12 minutes to go. – 9:54 PM
The @Philadelphia 76ers close the gap, and trail by one, 75-74, at the end of Q3.
The Sixers outscored the Raptors, 28-19, in Q3.
Embiid: 23 PTS / 8 REB
Harden: 16 PTS / 6 REB / 8 AST
12 minutes to go. – 9:54 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
One-point Raptors lead heading into the fourth. Embiid-less minutes to open the fourth might decide the game. Expect to see a lot of Harden switch-hunting. – 9:54 PM
One-point Raptors lead heading into the fourth. Embiid-less minutes to open the fourth might decide the game. Expect to see a lot of Harden switch-hunting. – 9:54 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Imagine stepping up to take a charge on a hard-rolling Embiid. Couldn’t be me. Absolutely not. – 9:54 PM
Imagine stepping up to take a charge on a hard-rolling Embiid. Couldn’t be me. Absolutely not. – 9:54 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Chris Boucher might be in the Kyle Lowry category of guys willing to take a beating to make basketball plays. Tough dude. – 9:54 PM
Chris Boucher might be in the Kyle Lowry category of guys willing to take a beating to make basketball plays. Tough dude. – 9:54 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Well, here we go
Embiid has 18 in the third quarter, Raptors up 75-74 going into the fourth
Not saying the season is on the line for Toronto but not saying it isn’t – 9:53 PM
Well, here we go
Embiid has 18 in the third quarter, Raptors up 75-74 going into the fourth
Not saying the season is on the line for Toronto but not saying it isn’t – 9:53 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has 18 of the Sixers’ 24 third-quarter points. They trail 75-74 – 9:53 PM
Embiid has 18 of the Sixers’ 24 third-quarter points. They trail 75-74 – 9:53 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Still a long way to go in both series but right now it looks like playoff wins for 2022:
Harden/Embiid – 2 (at home)
KD/Kyrie – 0 (on road) pic.twitter.com/7V7Atkb43z – 9:44 PM
Still a long way to go in both series but right now it looks like playoff wins for 2022:
Harden/Embiid – 2 (at home)
KD/Kyrie – 0 (on road) pic.twitter.com/7V7Atkb43z – 9:44 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Raps went zone to counter the Embiid-Harden PNR, push the lead back up 5.
Sixers have handled that well the first two games, but those were two straight bad possessions. Good timeout by Rivers. – 9:43 PM
Raps went zone to counter the Embiid-Harden PNR, push the lead back up 5.
Sixers have handled that well the first two games, but those were two straight bad possessions. Good timeout by Rivers. – 9:43 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Philly got Toronto’s lead — once 17 — down to 1. But back to back buckets for the Raps has it up to 5 with 3:29 to go in q3.
Sixers offense has been great (53%) when they’re not turning it over (18 (25 pts off TOs))!! – 9:43 PM
Philly got Toronto’s lead — once 17 — down to 1. But back to back buckets for the Raps has it up to 5 with 3:29 to go in q3.
Sixers offense has been great (53%) when they’re not turning it over (18 (25 pts off TOs))!! – 9:43 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Embiid’s fifth turnover of the game leads to a Trent FB bucket and Raptors are up 5 but teetering
3:29 left in the third – 9:41 PM
Embiid’s fifth turnover of the game leads to a Trent FB bucket and Raptors are up 5 but teetering
3:29 left in the third – 9:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Embiid in the first half: 5 points, 2-5 FG, 4 turnovers.
Embiid in the first 7 minutes of the second half: 12 points, 5-7 FG, 0 turnovers. – 9:39 PM
Embiid in the first half: 5 points, 2-5 FG, 4 turnovers.
Embiid in the first 7 minutes of the second half: 12 points, 5-7 FG, 0 turnovers. – 9:39 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid accounts for 70.6% of the team’s points in the third quarter. – 9:39 PM
Embiid accounts for 70.6% of the team’s points in the third quarter. – 9:39 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers out-scoring the Raptors, 17-8, in the first 7 minutes of Q3. One point game.
The EMVPIID has very much entered the chat. – 9:39 PM
The @Philadelphia 76ers out-scoring the Raptors, 17-8, in the first 7 minutes of Q3. One point game.
The EMVPIID has very much entered the chat. – 9:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid had 5 points at halftime. He’s up to 17 now, and is dragging the 76ers back into this game. Toronto’s lead is now all the way down to 1. – 9:39 PM
Joel Embiid had 5 points at halftime. He’s up to 17 now, and is dragging the 76ers back into this game. Toronto’s lead is now all the way down to 1. – 9:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid just absolutely detonated on Pascal Siakam. Holy moly. What a ridiculous dunk. – 9:36 PM
Joel Embiid just absolutely detonated on Pascal Siakam. Holy moly. What a ridiculous dunk. – 9:36 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Embiid starting to get it going a bit here in q3. Looking for his offense more. Harden his best offensive game thus far. Raptors still lead by 5 but the vibe feels like Philly is coming. Time to punch back for T.O.
6:21
62-57 – 9:35 PM
Embiid starting to get it going a bit here in q3. Looking for his offense more. Harden his best offensive game thus far. Raptors still lead by 5 but the vibe feels like Philly is coming. Time to punch back for T.O.
6:21
62-57 – 9:35 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Embiid (7) and Harden (4) have scored the Sixers’ first 11 points of the second half, and the Raptors lead (once 17) is down to 5 midway through the quarter. – 9:35 PM
Embiid (7) and Harden (4) have scored the Sixers’ first 11 points of the second half, and the Raptors lead (once 17) is down to 5 midway through the quarter. – 9:35 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Gary Trent Jr. has been a difference-maker on the offensive end for Toronto (17 points on 6-of-11 FG), but James Harden is huuuunting that matchup even more than he did in Games 1 and 2. Sixers are within 5 again. Got there a couple minutes ago before Raps pushed it back out. – 9:34 PM
Gary Trent Jr. has been a difference-maker on the offensive end for Toronto (17 points on 6-of-11 FG), but James Harden is huuuunting that matchup even more than he did in Games 1 and 2. Sixers are within 5 again. Got there a couple minutes ago before Raps pushed it back out. – 9:34 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors have, uhhh, not handled Embiid’s presence in the paint well to start the second half. – 9:28 PM
The Raptors have, uhhh, not handled Embiid’s presence in the paint well to start the second half. – 9:28 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
“Maybe this half will be different….”
*Tobias Harris immediately dribbles the ball off of his leg. – 9:26 PM
“Maybe this half will be different….”
*Tobias Harris immediately dribbles the ball off of his leg. – 9:26 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The Raptors have already forced as many turnovers tonight (14) as they did in all of Game 2 – 9:24 PM
The Raptors have already forced as many turnovers tonight (14) as they did in all of Game 2 – 9:24 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #TorontoRaptors first-half box pic.twitter.com/j2nbYWip9S – 9:20 PM
#Sixers vs. #TorontoRaptors first-half box pic.twitter.com/j2nbYWip9S – 9:20 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors stats
Turnovers: TOR 7, PHI 15
Fast-Break Points: Tor 11, PHI 2
Offensive Rebounds: TOR 5, PHI 2
Raps have taken 11 more FG than Philly, with only six free throws apiece. – 9:17 PM
Raptors stats
Turnovers: TOR 7, PHI 15
Fast-Break Points: Tor 11, PHI 2
Offensive Rebounds: TOR 5, PHI 2
Raps have taken 11 more FG than Philly, with only six free throws apiece. – 9:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
They just took a 3 off the board for Philly here in Toronto.
Halftime: Raptors 56, 76ers 46.
Sixers have committed 15 turnovers, leading to 21 Raptors points, but are in the game thanks to shooting 55 percent overall and 8-16 from 3.
Joel Embiid has 5 pts, 4 rebs, 4 TOs. – 9:17 PM
They just took a 3 off the board for Philly here in Toronto.
Halftime: Raptors 56, 76ers 46.
Sixers have committed 15 turnovers, leading to 21 Raptors points, but are in the game thanks to shooting 55 percent overall and 8-16 from 3.
Joel Embiid has 5 pts, 4 rebs, 4 TOs. – 9:17 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors did a lot of good things in that half and were able to hold off a late Philly run to preserve their double digit lead. Sixers aren’t going away, but something to build on. – 9:15 PM
Raptors did a lot of good things in that half and were able to hold off a late Philly run to preserve their double digit lead. Sixers aren’t going away, but something to build on. – 9:15 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Harden deserves a lot of credit for steadying the Sixers there. He’s had turnover issues like the rest of them, but he was making it happen in isos. – 9:14 PM
Harden deserves a lot of credit for steadying the Sixers there. He’s had turnover issues like the rest of them, but he was making it happen in isos. – 9:14 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers down 21-9 in points off turnovers, 11-2 in fast-break points at the half.
Adjustments forced by Matisse Thybulle’s ineligibility — among them an eight-man rotation, Shake Milton subbing in for James Harden mid-first — generally ineffective. – 9:13 PM
Sixers down 21-9 in points off turnovers, 11-2 in fast-break points at the half.
Adjustments forced by Matisse Thybulle’s ineligibility — among them an eight-man rotation, Shake Milton subbing in for James Harden mid-first — generally ineffective. – 9:13 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Led by a horrendous first half from Joel Embiid, the Sixers played horribly for 21 of 24 minutes in the first half and trail by only 10. – 9:11 PM
Led by a horrendous first half from Joel Embiid, the Sixers played horribly for 21 of 24 minutes in the first half and trail by only 10. – 9:11 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Raptors lead 56-46 at the half. Embiid held to 5 points on 2-5 shooting. – 9:10 PM
Raptors lead 56-46 at the half. Embiid held to 5 points on 2-5 shooting. – 9:10 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Same story as after 1st quarter — only being down 10 despite playing that poorly is a victory. Winnable game in spite of disastrous execution.
Gotta see more Harden/Embiid P&R in the second half. – 9:10 PM
Same story as after 1st quarter — only being down 10 despite playing that poorly is a victory. Winnable game in spite of disastrous execution.
Gotta see more Harden/Embiid P&R in the second half. – 9:10 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Don’t usually see Danny Green that fired up. His technical helped the Raptors push their lead back up to 56-46 at the break. Still, the Sixers are within striking distance despite only getting 5 points from Embiid and committing 15 turnovers for 21 points. – 9:10 PM
Don’t usually see Danny Green that fired up. His technical helped the Raptors push their lead back up to 56-46 at the break. Still, the Sixers are within striking distance despite only getting 5 points from Embiid and committing 15 turnovers for 21 points. – 9:10 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
13.5 sec left …Danny Green called for the foul …argues …gets T’d up….then gets heated, big time, and needs to be calmed down by Embiid and Harden.
Raps go into half leading 56-46. – 9:10 PM
13.5 sec left …Danny Green called for the foul …argues …gets T’d up….then gets heated, big time, and needs to be calmed down by Embiid and Harden.
Raps go into half leading 56-46. – 9:10 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Seeing how the Raptors gave up 69 points in the first half of Game 1 and 67 points in the first half of Game 2, them being up 56-46 at the half tonight seems an improvement – 9:09 PM
Seeing how the Raptors gave up 69 points in the first half of Game 1 and 67 points in the first half of Game 2, them being up 56-46 at the half tonight seems an improvement – 9:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Danny Green just got a technical foul and needed *both* James Harden and Joel Embiid to grab him multiple times to try to calm him down. I’ve covered Danny for a lot of years, and not sure I’ve ever seen him that mad about anything. – 9:09 PM
Danny Green just got a technical foul and needed *both* James Harden and Joel Embiid to grab him multiple times to try to calm him down. I’ve covered Danny for a lot of years, and not sure I’ve ever seen him that mad about anything. – 9:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Khem Birch keeping his own miss alive to hit Trent for 3 is a Khem Birch play all the way – 9:07 PM
Khem Birch keeping his own miss alive to hit Trent for 3 is a Khem Birch play all the way – 9:07 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden realizing that he has the switch and exerting pressure to bring the Sixers back into this one. – 9:06 PM
Harden realizing that he has the switch and exerting pressure to bring the Sixers back into this one. – 9:06 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Toronto’s 17 point lead is down to 8. Philly, other than Embiid, starting to make shots…find gaps in the Raptors D. Raps still playing ok but intensity needs to be dialed up again. Good timeout by nick Nurse.
3:41 til half. 45-37.
Crowd could dial it up a bit more too TBH🤷
– 9:03 PM
Toronto’s 17 point lead is down to 8. Philly, other than Embiid, starting to make shots…find gaps in the Raptors D. Raps still playing ok but intensity needs to be dialed up again. Good timeout by nick Nurse.
3:41 til half. 45-37.
Crowd could dial it up a bit more too TBH🤷
– 9:03 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
I have great respect for Joel Embiid’s game but for a guy listed at 7-feet, 280 pounds, he sure gets knocked down or off balance easily an awful lot – 9:02 PM
I have great respect for Joel Embiid’s game but for a guy listed at 7-feet, 280 pounds, he sure gets knocked down or off balance easily an awful lot – 9:02 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Lead down to 8 after a Harden step back. A rather large final 3:41 coming to this half. – 9:01 PM
Lead down to 8 after a Harden step back. A rather large final 3:41 coming to this half. – 9:01 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
How the back official, the width of the court away, saw a VanVleet foul when the lead officials was about six feet away seems to defy logic
Oh, and FVV T, too – 9:00 PM
How the back official, the width of the court away, saw a VanVleet foul when the lead officials was about six feet away seems to defy logic
Oh, and FVV T, too – 9:00 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Please nobody post that Paul Reed Eurostep fail. It will be our little secret. – 9:00 PM
Please nobody post that Paul Reed Eurostep fail. It will be our little secret. – 9:00 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet gets called for a foul as Embiid falls out of bounds, and VanVleet T’d up. – 9:00 PM
VanVleet gets called for a foul as Embiid falls out of bounds, and VanVleet T’d up. – 9:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Ultimately Toronto won the non-Embiid minutes by two points. Better, but not the kind of advantage Toronto would like to have in those minutes. – 8:59 PM
Ultimately Toronto won the non-Embiid minutes by two points. Better, but not the kind of advantage Toronto would like to have in those minutes. – 8:59 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
precious gotta just stay in the corner for the three ball look, no need to cut and go up against embiid – 8:59 PM
precious gotta just stay in the corner for the three ball look, no need to cut and go up against embiid – 8:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Sixers hunting out Young for a Harden matchup, and Raps seem willing to oblige. – 8:58 PM
Sixers hunting out Young for a Harden matchup, and Raps seem willing to oblige. – 8:58 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors won the (nearly) 6 Embiid rest minutes 14-12. They had scored 9 of the first 11 points of the quarter before Philly went on a run. Not great, but a step in the right direction. Raps were -12 in 22 Embiid-less minutes in Games 1 and 2. – 8:56 PM
Raptors won the (nearly) 6 Embiid rest minutes 14-12. They had scored 9 of the first 11 points of the quarter before Philly went on a run. Not great, but a step in the right direction. Raps were -12 in 22 Embiid-less minutes in Games 1 and 2. – 8:56 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Could have used a little more than just +2 in those Embiid-less minutes, but it’s progress – 8:56 PM
Could have used a little more than just +2 in those Embiid-less minutes, but it’s progress – 8:56 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
i talked about jump shot arc angle in my garland thing — FVV is consistently at the top of that conversation
his shots have frost on them when they come down – 8:56 PM
i talked about jump shot arc angle in my garland thing — FVV is consistently at the top of that conversation
his shots have frost on them when they come down – 8:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
After all that, Raps go just +2 in non-Embiid minutes. Harden made some things happen, despite Philly’s five turnovers in the stretch. – 8:56 PM
After all that, Raps go just +2 in non-Embiid minutes. Harden made some things happen, despite Philly’s five turnovers in the stretch. – 8:56 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors getting too slow getting out to shooters after shading a second guy at Harden – 8:55 PM
Raptors getting too slow getting out to shooters after shading a second guy at Harden – 8:55 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Every advantage that the Sixers flipped from the regular season series in Games 1 and 2 has gone back in Toronto’s direction. Raps up 17. – 8:50 PM
Every advantage that the Sixers flipped from the regular season series in Games 1 and 2 has gone back in Toronto’s direction. Raps up 17. – 8:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
76ers with 7 field goals and 12 turnovers.
Almost as many points allowed off turnovers (17) as points scored (21)… and they’re down by exactly 17 points 15.5 minutes into Game 3.
That lead is probably getting to 20+ before halftime – 8:50 PM
76ers with 7 field goals and 12 turnovers.
Almost as many points allowed off turnovers (17) as points scored (21)… and they’re down by exactly 17 points 15.5 minutes into Game 3.
That lead is probably getting to 20+ before halftime – 8:50 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
A 9-2 Raptors run to start the second, the non-Embiid minutes you know and love. – 8:47 PM
A 9-2 Raptors run to start the second, the non-Embiid minutes you know and love. – 8:47 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Harden deferring an open three in the second quarter is not a good look. – 8:47 PM
Harden deferring an open three in the second quarter is not a good look. – 8:47 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Key sequence here to start q2. Flynn on Harden. Fred getting rest. Not to pick on the dude…but I didn’t think Flynn was great in game 2. Redemption time 💪
And as I type this …two Malachi assists and holding up just fine thus far versus the Beard – 8:46 PM
Key sequence here to start q2. Flynn on Harden. Fred getting rest. Not to pick on the dude…but I didn’t think Flynn was great in game 2. Redemption time 💪
And as I type this …two Malachi assists and holding up just fine thus far versus the Beard – 8:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
And another turnover, offensive foul on Paul Reed (sorry, @John Hollinger ) – 8:46 PM
And another turnover, offensive foul on Paul Reed (sorry, @John Hollinger ) – 8:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Malachi Flynn for VanVleet and immediately guards Harden into an offensive foul – 8:44 PM
Malachi Flynn for VanVleet and immediately guards Harden into an offensive foul – 8:44 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Great block at the end, but that was a nightmare quarter from Embiid. Four turnovers in 12 minutes is just not gonna cut it. Very interested to see how he responds. – 8:43 PM
Great block at the end, but that was a nightmare quarter from Embiid. Four turnovers in 12 minutes is just not gonna cut it. Very interested to see how he responds. – 8:43 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Sixers have eight turnovers in the first quarter, four by Embiid, most of them thanks to Toronto digging, coming from the weakside and being annoying. They’re back! They lead 29-19 after 1. – 8:42 PM
The Sixers have eight turnovers in the first quarter, four by Embiid, most of them thanks to Toronto digging, coming from the weakside and being annoying. They’re back! They lead 29-19 after 1. – 8:42 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid had more turnovers than points in that first quarter. Toronto made 5 more shots and committed 5 fewer turnovers.
Raptors only lead by 10 after the first quarter. Not as bad as it could’ve been. – 8:42 PM
Embiid had more turnovers than points in that first quarter. Toronto made 5 more shots and committed 5 fewer turnovers.
Raptors only lead by 10 after the first quarter. Not as bad as it could’ve been. – 8:42 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Most Raptorsy quarter of the series so far. 9-0 edge in fast-break points. 9 points off 12 Philly turnovers. Held Embiid to 3 points on 1-4 FG and 4 turnovers. 29-19 Raps lead. Now let’s see if they can finally take advantage of some Embiid-less minutes. – 8:42 PM
Most Raptorsy quarter of the series so far. 9-0 edge in fast-break points. 9 points off 12 Philly turnovers. Held Embiid to 3 points on 1-4 FG and 4 turnovers. 29-19 Raps lead. Now let’s see if they can finally take advantage of some Embiid-less minutes. – 8:42 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Embiid 1 for 4 (3 pts) in q1. Raptors lead 29-19 heading to q2.
Philly had 9 turnovers in the 1st. – 8:42 PM
Embiid 1 for 4 (3 pts) in q1. Raptors lead 29-19 heading to q2.
Philly had 9 turnovers in the 1st. – 8:42 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Honestly, being down just 10 feels like the Sixers got off a bit easy. Embiid’s completely out of rhythm, Toronto’s winning the turnover and rebounding battles, Gary Trent Jr is having an impact for the first time this series and the Sixers aren’t getting to the line. – 8:42 PM
Honestly, being down just 10 feels like the Sixers got off a bit easy. Embiid’s completely out of rhythm, Toronto’s winning the turnover and rebounding battles, Gary Trent Jr is having an impact for the first time this series and the Sixers aren’t getting to the line. – 8:42 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
absolute carnage during that first quarter in toronto. defense like lives depended on it. – 8:42 PM
absolute carnage during that first quarter in toronto. defense like lives depended on it. – 8:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1 here in Toronto: Raptors 29, 76ers 19.
Things went Toronto’s way in the first:
– Sixers had eight turnovers
– Both teams have four free throw attempts
– Toronto has three offensive rebounds, and eight more shots
And, Drake is here – and, so far, is happy. – 8:41 PM
After 1 here in Toronto: Raptors 29, 76ers 19.
Things went Toronto’s way in the first:
– Sixers had eight turnovers
– Both teams have four free throw attempts
– Toronto has three offensive rebounds, and eight more shots
And, Drake is here – and, so far, is happy. – 8:41 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
That was a BOSS block by Embiid at the end of the quarter. #Raptors lead 29-19. Embiid is shooting 1-4. He has three points, four rebounds, four turnovers and one block. – 8:41 PM
That was a BOSS block by Embiid at the end of the quarter. #Raptors lead 29-19. Embiid is shooting 1-4. He has three points, four rebounds, four turnovers and one block. – 8:41 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Just an entire quarter filled with self-inflicted wounds for the Sixers. Embiid has to be a lot better reading the floor and feeling pressure.
Good news is Toronto didn’t punish them harder, because I think that could have gone much worse – 8:41 PM
Just an entire quarter filled with self-inflicted wounds for the Sixers. Embiid has to be a lot better reading the floor and feeling pressure.
Good news is Toronto didn’t punish them harder, because I think that could have gone much worse – 8:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
OK that’s one way to end a quarter.
Raptors 29, Sixers 19. Worst quarter of the series so far for the Sixers, who shot 6-of-15 from the floor and committed 9 turnovers for 12 points. Niang leads the Sixers with 6 points on 2-of-2 from deep. – 8:40 PM
OK that’s one way to end a quarter.
Raptors 29, Sixers 19. Worst quarter of the series so far for the Sixers, who shot 6-of-15 from the floor and committed 9 turnovers for 12 points. Niang leads the Sixers with 6 points on 2-of-2 from deep. – 8:40 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nick Nurse, pre-game:
“We’ve simply got to guard them better”
Raptors up 29-19 after a quarter, Sixers have six baskets and nine turnovers and are shooting 40 per cent from the field – 8:40 PM
Nick Nurse, pre-game:
“We’ve simply got to guard them better”
Raptors up 29-19 after a quarter, Sixers have six baskets and nine turnovers and are shooting 40 per cent from the field – 8:40 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Lots of talk about Harden’s lack of burst. I see some good bursts off the dribble. Have since game one. But he has no lift late. So he can create some driving angles out on the perimeter but struggles to finish at the rim. Maybe that will change going forward. – 8:39 PM
Lots of talk about Harden’s lack of burst. I see some good bursts off the dribble. Have since game one. But he has no lift late. So he can create some driving angles out on the perimeter but struggles to finish at the rim. Maybe that will change going forward. – 8:39 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers trail 26-16 and the Raptors fans are chanting “Embiid sucks!” – 8:38 PM
Sixers trail 26-16 and the Raptors fans are chanting “Embiid sucks!” – 8:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Philadelphia now up to eight first quarter turnovers – and Joel Embiid has four of them. – 8:37 PM
Philadelphia now up to eight first quarter turnovers – and Joel Embiid has four of them. – 8:37 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Q1. Back to back triples for TOR (their first 2 of the game) gives the Raptors a 21-15 lead w/ 2:51 to go. Raps forcing turnovers…gettin out on the break…rebounding well & more. This feels more like Raptors basketball. Gotta keep it up — & start making more (open) shots too – 8:33 PM
Q1. Back to back triples for TOR (their first 2 of the game) gives the Raptors a 21-15 lead w/ 2:51 to go. Raps forcing turnovers…gettin out on the break…rebounding well & more. This feels more like Raptors basketball. Gotta keep it up — & start making more (open) shots too – 8:33 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Five turnovers, Raps dominating the glass, Embiid not making sharp reads.
Super early (and they have created some good shots), but this first quarter has felt like the regular-season games for the Sixers. – 8:33 PM
Five turnovers, Raps dominating the glass, Embiid not making sharp reads.
Super early (and they have created some good shots), but this first quarter has felt like the regular-season games for the Sixers. – 8:33 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
raptors positionally so much better tonight and a big part of that is not helping too soon. even when the sixers look to break the raps are covering things up pretty quickly – 8:32 PM
raptors positionally so much better tonight and a big part of that is not helping too soon. even when the sixers look to break the raps are covering things up pretty quickly – 8:32 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Gary Trent Jr. already looks better than he did in Games 1 and 2, when he was super sick. He’s got 7 points including that 3 to give the Raptors a 21-15 lead and also has 2 assists. – 8:31 PM
Gary Trent Jr. already looks better than he did in Games 1 and 2, when he was super sick. He’s got 7 points including that 3 to give the Raptors a 21-15 lead and also has 2 assists. – 8:31 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Shake Milton is the @Philadelphia 76ers‘ first sub in Game 3, replacing James Harden. – 8:24 PM
Shake Milton is the @Philadelphia 76ers‘ first sub in Game 3, replacing James Harden. – 8:24 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Shake Milton is an early sub for the Sixers, replacing Harden at the 5:44 mark. Usually he and Niang come in together. – 8:24 PM
Shake Milton is an early sub for the Sixers, replacing Harden at the 5:44 mark. Usually he and Niang come in together. – 8:24 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. looking more like Gary Trent Jr. is big. Raptors have really missed his shooting and activity on D in this series. We’ll see if his conditioning holds up but an encouraging start, for sure. – 8:24 PM
Gary Trent Jr. looking more like Gary Trent Jr. is big. Raptors have really missed his shooting and activity on D in this series. We’ll see if his conditioning holds up but an encouraging start, for sure. – 8:24 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 3 at first timeout, Embiid scoreless with two turnovers and a bad pass out of a double team
They’re speeding him up – 8:19 PM
Raptors by 3 at first timeout, Embiid scoreless with two turnovers and a bad pass out of a double team
They’re speeding him up – 8:19 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Some sloppy Sixers turnovers early, but damage has been minimal. Harden continues to have a lot of success when he gets the FVV or Trent matchup on the perimeter – 8:17 PM
Some sloppy Sixers turnovers early, but damage has been minimal. Harden continues to have a lot of success when he gets the FVV or Trent matchup on the perimeter – 8:17 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden has gotten one foot in the paint every time he’s tried to get downhill thus far. Good sign for his burst tonight. – 8:16 PM
Harden has gotten one foot in the paint every time he’s tried to get downhill thus far. Good sign for his burst tonight. – 8:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Harden doesn’t get a shooting foul on one of his typical arm lock-ups. Interesting. – 8:15 PM
Harden doesn’t get a shooting foul on one of his typical arm lock-ups. Interesting. – 8:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Building is nearly full 3 minutes in, but a so-so atmosphere early. Embiid is getting booed every time he touches the ball, though. – 8:14 PM
Building is nearly full 3 minutes in, but a so-so atmosphere early. Embiid is getting booed every time he touches the ball, though. – 8:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers are shooting 2-6 after Danny Green’s 3. They trail 8-6 – 8:14 PM
#Sixers are shooting 2-6 after Danny Green’s 3. They trail 8-6 – 8:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Gary Trent Jr. looks much, much better here in the early going – including a great defensive possession there on Tyrese Maxey. Raptors certainly could use the normal version of Trent tonight. – 8:13 PM
Gary Trent Jr. looks much, much better here in the early going – including a great defensive possession there on Tyrese Maxey. Raptors certainly could use the normal version of Trent tonight. – 8:13 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
You knew this would happen. The Raptors fans are booing Embiid whenever he touches the ball. #Raptors up 6-0. – 8:12 PM
You knew this would happen. The Raptors fans are booing Embiid whenever he touches the ball. #Raptors up 6-0. – 8:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tip-off time here in Toronto. Plenty of energy in the building for the first playoff game in almost three years. We’ll see if the Raptors can take advantage of it. – 8:11 PM
Tip-off time here in Toronto. Plenty of energy in the building for the first playoff game in almost three years. We’ll see if the Raptors can take advantage of it. – 8:11 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors in traditional home white jerseys?
What in tarnation is going on here? Heresy, I tell ya. Anarchy – 7:59 PM
Raptors in traditional home white jerseys?
What in tarnation is going on here? Heresy, I tell ya. Anarchy – 7:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Khem Birch steps into the starting role for Precious Achiuwa, along with Anunoby, Siakam, Trent and VanVleet.
Sixers sticking with Harden, Maxey, Green, Harris and Embiid. – 7:32 PM
Khem Birch steps into the starting role for Precious Achiuwa, along with Anunoby, Siakam, Trent and VanVleet.
Sixers sticking with Harden, Maxey, Green, Harris and Embiid. – 7:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Danny Green
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Tyrese Maxey
• @James Harden
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/nwpgx1uOh6 – 7:30 PM
tonight’s starting five:
• @Danny Green
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Tyrese Maxey
• @James Harden
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/nwpgx1uOh6 – 7:30 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raps moving Precious back to the bench for Game 3:
Fred VanVleet
Gary Trent Jr.
OG Anunoby
Pascal Siakam
Khem Birch – 7:19 PM
Raps moving Precious back to the bench for Game 3:
Fred VanVleet
Gary Trent Jr.
OG Anunoby
Pascal Siakam
Khem Birch – 7:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Khem Birch will start tonight for Toronto. Nick Nurse opts to go with some size against Joel Embiid. – 7:16 PM
Khem Birch will start tonight for Toronto. Nick Nurse opts to go with some size against Joel Embiid. – 7:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Third game, third different starting lineup for the Raptors: VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Siakam, Birch. – 7:15 PM
Third game, third different starting lineup for the Raptors: VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Siakam, Birch. – 7:15 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Bit of a change, Raptors will start VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Siakam and BIrch tonight – 7:13 PM
Bit of a change, Raptors will start VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Siakam and BIrch tonight – 7:13 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey has been upset over the injury to Scottie Barnes in this series #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/20/tyr… via @SixersWire #NBA – 7:10 PM
Tyrese Maxey has been upset over the injury to Scottie Barnes in this series #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/20/tyr… via @SixersWire #NBA – 7:10 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Based on Gary Trent Jr.’s body language signing someone’s jersey, he looks much healthier 🤷🏻 – 7:07 PM
Based on Gary Trent Jr.’s body language signing someone’s jersey, he looks much healthier 🤷🏻
– 7:07 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes will remain sidelined for Game 3 vs. Sixers with a sprained left ankle inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:50 PM
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes will remain sidelined for Game 3 vs. Sixers with a sprained left ankle inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:50 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers star James Harden’s pass-first approach has exposed the #Raptors defense inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:50 PM
#Sixers star James Harden’s pass-first approach has exposed the #Raptors defense inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:50 PM
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Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Not sure anyone will be surprised but Barnes is not available tonight for the Raptors. Nick Nurse seemed optimistic about Saturday
And Gary Trent Jr will lace ‘em up and see what he’s got – 6:28 PM
Not sure anyone will be surprised but Barnes is not available tonight for the Raptors. Nick Nurse seemed optimistic about Saturday
And Gary Trent Jr will lace ‘em up and see what he’s got – 6:28 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Scottie Barnes is out tonight for the Raptors, but Nick Nurse said he is progressing and that he would “certainly assume” he’ll be ready to play Game 4 Saturday. – 6:28 PM
Scottie Barnes is out tonight for the Raptors, but Nick Nurse said he is progressing and that he would “certainly assume” he’ll be ready to play Game 4 Saturday. – 6:28 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nick Nurse: “We gotta get some Toronto Raptor flying around defence going on out there.” – 6:19 PM
Nick Nurse: “We gotta get some Toronto Raptor flying around defence going on out there.” – 6:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse says the urgency of the moment has to be there for Toronto tonight, and said in particular he needs to see the Raptors flying around defensively. – 6:19 PM
Nick Nurse says the urgency of the moment has to be there for Toronto tonight, and said in particular he needs to see the Raptors flying around defensively. – 6:19 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
No Scottie Barnes (sprained left ankle) tonight. #Raptors coach Nick Nurse assumes he’ll be ready to play in Game 4. – 6:18 PM
No Scottie Barnes (sprained left ankle) tonight. #Raptors coach Nick Nurse assumes he’ll be ready to play in Game 4. – 6:18 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes will not play tonight. Nick Nurse assumes he will be ready for Game 4. – 6:17 PM
Scottie Barnes will not play tonight. Nick Nurse assumes he will be ready for Game 4. – 6:17 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Nick Nurse on Scottie Barnes: “He’s been able to do some things, but not to the level of letting him go tonight”
Sounds optimistic he plays Game 4 – 6:17 PM
Nick Nurse on Scottie Barnes: “He’s been able to do some things, but not to the level of letting him go tonight”
Sounds optimistic he plays Game 4 – 6:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Scottie Barnes is “pretty good” but that he won’t play tonight. Said he’s encouraged by his progress and believes he could be ready to go for Game 4 Saturday night. – 6:17 PM
Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Scottie Barnes is “pretty good” but that he won’t play tonight. Said he’s encouraged by his progress and believes he could be ready to go for Game 4 Saturday night. – 6:17 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Scottie Barnes will not play tonight but Nurse expects he’ll be available for Game 4 – 6:17 PM
Scottie Barnes will not play tonight but Nurse expects he’ll be available for Game 4 – 6:17 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes is “pretty good” Nick said. But he will not play tonight. – 6:17 PM
Scottie Barnes is “pretty good” Nick said. But he will not play tonight. – 6:17 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
There are so many guys positioned to make a run at their first All-Star Team next year. Mobley, Poole, Cade, Ant, Barnes, Simons, Maxey, MPJ if he’s healthy, Jamal Murray has still never made it, both Bridges, SGA and so many more guys I can’t fit in a single tweet. – 6:07 PM
There are so many guys positioned to make a run at their first All-Star Team next year. Mobley, Poole, Cade, Ant, Barnes, Simons, Maxey, MPJ if he’s healthy, Jamal Murray has still never made it, both Bridges, SGA and so many more guys I can’t fit in a single tweet. – 6:07 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Sam Cassell and Spencer Rivers are chopping it up with Tyrese Maxey pregame #Sixers pic.twitter.com/t25erWF8oM – 5:57 PM
Sam Cassell and Spencer Rivers are chopping it up with Tyrese Maxey pregame #Sixers pic.twitter.com/t25erWF8oM – 5:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It’s been 1,044 days since an NBA playoff game was played in Toronto. That was Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals – the game Kevin Durant tore his Achilles. Surreal to be back here for Game 3 of this series tonight as he and the Brooklyn Nets get ready to play tonight in Boston. – 5:35 PM
It’s been 1,044 days since an NBA playoff game was played in Toronto. That was Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals – the game Kevin Durant tore his Achilles. Surreal to be back here for Game 3 of this series tonight as he and the Brooklyn Nets get ready to play tonight in Boston. – 5:35 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
We’ve got the 6th man back on the roster tonight. Can’t wait to see y’all back in the stands #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/rhR7qbplsZ – 5:35 PM
We’ve got the 6th man back on the roster tonight. Can’t wait to see y’all back in the stands #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/rhR7qbplsZ – 5:35 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The latest Raptors injury report has Gary Trent Jr. as probable (Nick says he’ll play) but Scottie Barnes remains doubtful. He looked very graceful as he walked past me earlier today but I have no idea if he’ll play tonight. – 5:02 PM
The latest Raptors injury report has Gary Trent Jr. as probable (Nick says he’ll play) but Scottie Barnes remains doubtful. He looked very graceful as he walked past me earlier today but I have no idea if he’ll play tonight. – 5:02 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
This appears to be a photo of DeRozan vs Holiday in high school, from raptors republic #Bulls pic.twitter.com/069gk82QY4 – 4:56 PM
This appears to be a photo of DeRozan vs Holiday in high school, from raptors republic #Bulls pic.twitter.com/069gk82QY4 – 4:56 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Not sure how many Raptors home games there will be left so let me ask y’all. What’s your go-to in arena meal? Tough to decide what dinner should be. Lots of good options – 4:38 PM
Not sure how many Raptors home games there will be left so let me ask y’all. What’s your go-to in arena meal? Tough to decide what dinner should be. Lots of good options – 4:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey was HS senior when the Kawhi shot happened vs. the Sixers: “I remember making a tweet about Joel being upset and crying. I was like, you could tell Joel has a passion to win because of his emotion after the game. It’s crazy, full-circle, now we’re on the same team.” – 3:00 PM
Tyrese Maxey was HS senior when the Kawhi shot happened vs. the Sixers: “I remember making a tweet about Joel being upset and crying. I was like, you could tell Joel has a passion to win because of his emotion after the game. It’s crazy, full-circle, now we’re on the same team.” – 3:00 PM
Krishna Narsu @knarsu3
One of the interesting aspects of the Sixers offense is that each of their players requires a different type of defender. With Harden, you need someone bulkier who won’t foul vs. Maxey where you need someone quick. Obviously Joel requires a completely different type of defender. – 2:54 PM
One of the interesting aspects of the Sixers offense is that each of their players requires a different type of defender. With Harden, you need someone bulkier who won’t foul vs. Maxey where you need someone quick. Obviously Joel requires a completely different type of defender. – 2:54 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden isn’t putting up huge scoring numbers, but he’s making a big impact just with his passing and his high IQ #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/20/jam… via @SixersWire – 2:53 PM
James Harden isn’t putting up huge scoring numbers, but he’s making a big impact just with his passing and his high IQ #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/20/jam… via @SixersWire – 2:53 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Great prizes from @TangerineBank are up for grabs in Game Time.
Play while you countdown to tip-off for the chance to WIN!
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Great prizes from @TangerineBank are up for grabs in Game Time.
Play while you countdown to tip-off for the chance to WIN!
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StatMuse @statmuse
You could make two playoff teams with the current injuries.
First team:
— Luka Doncic
— Devin Booker
— Scottie Barnes
— Zion Williamson
— Rob Williams
Second team:
— Jamal Murray
— Lonzo Ball
— Michael Porter Jr
— Ben Simmons
— Clint Capela
Hoping we see these guys soon. pic.twitter.com/JteouEWgNA – 2:31 PM
You could make two playoff teams with the current injuries.
First team:
— Luka Doncic
— Devin Booker
— Scottie Barnes
— Zion Williamson
— Rob Williams
Second team:
— Jamal Murray
— Lonzo Ball
— Michael Porter Jr
— Ben Simmons
— Clint Capela
Hoping we see these guys soon. pic.twitter.com/JteouEWgNA – 2:31 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If Scottie Barnes plays tonight, the Sixers have to get him involved in the action on defense. Keep his feet moving. You obviously don’t want to hurt the guy, but you have to treat that as a weakness for the Raptors and exploit it. – 2:15 PM
If Scottie Barnes plays tonight, the Sixers have to get him involved in the action on defense. Keep his feet moving. You obviously don’t want to hurt the guy, but you have to treat that as a weakness for the Raptors and exploit it. – 2:15 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Furkan Korkmaz on @Tyrese Maxey‘s playoff performance thus far:
“He is incredible right now. Watching him, it’s so much fun, the way that he plays. He can shoot, he can drive, he can pass – the full speed that he goes all the way to the rim – it’s really fun to watch.” – 2:07 PM
Furkan Korkmaz on @Tyrese Maxey‘s playoff performance thus far:
“He is incredible right now. Watching him, it’s so much fun, the way that he plays. He can shoot, he can drive, he can pass – the full speed that he goes all the way to the rim – it’s really fun to watch.” – 2:07 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
When the Sixers were in Toronto in late December, Joel Embiid playfully told Tyrese Maxey, “You were trash today.” The very next game, Maxey went wild from three-point range.
What that says about Embiid’s evolution as a leader 👇🏼
inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… – 2:02 PM
When the Sixers were in Toronto in late December, Joel Embiid playfully told Tyrese Maxey, “You were trash today.” The very next game, Maxey went wild from three-point range.
What that says about Embiid’s evolution as a leader 👇🏼
inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… – 2:02 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Sixers look to go up 3-0 tonight in Toronto.
Despite the early success, @Kendrick Perkins tells @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson he needs to see a lot more in the post-season before giving James Harden a long-term deal #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/8YtM94ri2t – 2:00 PM
The Sixers look to go up 3-0 tonight in Toronto.
Despite the early success, @Kendrick Perkins tells @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson he needs to see a lot more in the post-season before giving James Harden a long-term deal #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/8YtM94ri2t – 2:00 PM