After a convincing Game 6 win at home, the Philadelphia 76ers will look to accomplish the improbable in Toronto. Game 7 should feature two gritty, energized performances, as both teams have the burden of pressure.
For the Raptors, Sunday night’s outcome will inevitably factor into Kawhi Leonard‘s free agency decision. If Toronto loses, the series gets chalked up to a poor supporting cast that couldn’t win despite Leonard’s historic production. That could make him look elsewhere — perhaps a deeper up-and-coming team like the Clippers.
On Philadelphia’s end, there are major upcoming free agents in Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and J.