The Toronto Raptors find themselves in the unfortunately familiar position of having their backs against the wall. Can they even things up with the 76ers?
Kawhi Leonard has been absolutely spectacular for the Toronto Raptors in three games against the 76ers. He’s averaging 37.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 60.9 percent from the field and 38.1 percent on 3-pointers. However, when he’s been on the bench, the Raptors have managed a mind-blowingly terrible 54.1 points per 100 possessions, getting outscored by an average of 52.5 points per 100 possessions.
Kyle Lowry took the blame after Game 3 and he’s definitely been a problem in this series, hitting just 2-of-14 from behind the arc. But Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka have been terrible as well, and Marc Gasol hasn’t been able to take advantage of the defensive cross-matching with Tobias Harris guarding him. In addition, news that the Pascal Siakam might miss Game 4 with a leg contusion really puts Toronto in a terrible spot. On the road, with all the pressure on them, the Raptors will be looking to solve myriad problems to get themselves back in the series.
On the other side, everything is clicking for the 76ers. Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler have been scoring and working smoothly together, and Ben Simmons is playing terrific defense. They are a team that thrives on chemistry and momentum and right now it’s all working in their favor.
Below is everything you’ll need to watch Game 4.
Date:Â Sunday, May 4
Time:Â 3:30 p.m. ET
Location:Â Philadelphia, PA
Venue: Wells Fargo Center
TV Info: ABC
Live Stream: Qualified subscribers can watch on the WatchESPN app.
Can the Raptors summon enough help for Kawhi Leonard to stave off an elimination game? Or are the 76ers just a cresting wave headed for the Eastern Conference Finals?
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