Raptors HQ · Dec 6, 2018
Five thoughts on last night: Raptors 113, 76ers 102
The last time the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers met, Kawhi Leonard turned into Ben Simmons’ personal nightmare machine, forcing the Sixers’ young stud into 11 turnovers as the Raptors won going away.
Last night, we saw Jonas Valanciunas become Joel Embiid’s nightmare, as the Raptors big man thoroughly outplayed Philly’s MVP candidate, to the tune of 26 points on 13 shots as the Raptors won going away.
What makes the previous sentences so delicious is that Jimmy Butler, formerly a regular nightmare for the Raptors and their fans, is now a 76er. So, you know: it’s nice to turn the tables! On to the thoughts:
Well, That Was a Weird First Half