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Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors: NBA Playoffs – Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Toronto Raptors on 18th April 2022, in what will be the 2nd game of their ongoing 1st round series of the playoffs in the Western Conference. 76ers came away with a comfortable win in the 1st game of the series, as they would look to win again and go 2-0 up in this ongoing series against the Raptors.The Raptors, on the other hand, will find it tough to contain the 76ers as they will be missing Scottie Barnes and maybe some other key players too, and without them, their task will be very difficult.

Injury Report:

76ers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Charles BasseyCSun, Apr 17ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Apr 20
Jaden SpringerSGSun, Apr 17KneeGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Raptors:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Gary Trent Jr.SGSun, Apr 17IllnessGame Time Decision
Scottie BarnesPFSun, Apr 17AnkleGame Time Decision
Thaddeus YoungPFSun, Apr 17ThumbGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors

  • Pascal Siakam – Raptors

Siakam will be the key for the Raptors’ chances in this matchup against a nervous Philly team, and he’ll be needed to step up, as other key players might miss this game.

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  • James Harden – 76ers

Harden is the man who is under the most pressure in these playoffs, and he will be needed to have a big game to silence his critics and show them that he can perform at the highest level.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The 76ers will be the favorites to win this game and go 2-0 up in this series, as they are in a very good spot, considering the injuries to key players of the Raptors.

Prediction:

  • Philadelphia 76ers to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

Also Read: Top 5 NBA players under the most pressure in the upcoming playoffs

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