The Toronto Raptors have won some important games against challenging opponents recently. Tonight’s clash against the Philadelphia 76ers doesn’t quite feel the same. In this one, anything but a decisive win would be a major disappointment. Looking at the 76ers’ 6-18 record and roster filled with borderline NBA players, it’s hard to imagine they will be able to put up much resistance against the Eastern Conference’s second best team. Simply put, this isn’t a battle against the Boston Celtics, or even the Milwaukee Bucks.
Still, this is the world’s best basketball league, and anything can happen on any given night.