Game 1 for the Raptors and 76ers began with both teams scorching the nets — at least for a time. It’s true Philly jumped out to an early 7-2 lead, prompting a Nick Nurse timeout. But afterwards the Raptors’ new dynamic duo of Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard dominated the remaining 45 minutes of the game, a fact made clear by the end of the first quarter with the pair combining for 34 points (an even 17 apiece) on 14-of-18 shooting from the field.
Siakam would go on to pour in 12 more points over the course of the game, turning things over to Leonard, who continued the torrid scoring pace in truly spectacular fashion.