Match Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Toronto Raptors on 20th April 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing series in the 1st round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 76ers won both the games so far in the series, as they go to Toronto with a lead of 2-0. 76ers will look to get that huge win in the Raptors’ homecourt which could seal their spot to the 2nd round of the playoffs where they are likely to face the Miami Heat.
76ers:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Bassey | C | Tue, Apr 19 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Apr 23 |
| Matisse Thybulle | SF | Tue, Apr 19 | Not Injury Related | Expected to be out until at least Apr 25 |
Raptors:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | PF | Tue, Apr 19 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Gary Trent Jr. | SG | Mon, Apr 18 | Illness | Game Time Decision |
Siakam quite arguably has been the best player on this Raptors team throughout the season, and he will look to lead his team to a crucial win in this playoff series.
Harden’s legacy is on the line during these playoffs, and he needs to perform at his best to lead the 76ers to a deep playoff run.
Even though this is a home game for the Raptors, the Philadelphia 76ers should be able to get the job done, as their roster is quite stacked.
Prediction:
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