The Toronto Raptors started off the first game of the second round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a bang. Were the Sixers expecting the old “playoff Raptors” or were they just unprepared? Maybe they did know what was going to come from Toronto, but could do nothing about it.
Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam established themselves as the best players on the court, and potentially in this series. How will the Sixers respond?
Nothing really worked for the Sixers in Game 1. There were glimpses — that JJ Redick spurt, Ben Simmons’ scoring, the second chance opportunities.