Philadelphia jumped out to a quick 7-2 lead, but the Toronto Raptors responded quickly and never looked back, taking Game 1 in convincing fashion, winning 108-95.
The hosts led by as many as 20, whereas the Sixers’ biggest lead of the evening was five, at 7-2.
As has been the tradition in these playoffs, the Raptors were led by Kawhi Leonard who finished with 45 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Pascal Siakam poured in 29 points, shooting an impressive 12-15 from the field. At the half, with the Raptors leading 61-52, Siakam and Leonard had scored 49 of Toronto’s 61 points.