Sixers defeat the Raptors in Toronto to face the Heat in the Eastern Semifinal | NBA

One of three regular-season MVP finalists, Embiid scored 33 points with 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. James Harden also shined with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 15 assists. Young Therese Maxi scored 25 points and 8 assists. After a balanced first half, the team started in the third quarter, when they reached 37 to 17. After that, the team was just tinkering.

The Miami Heat, who had the best record in the East in the regular season, are the next contender. The team beat the Atlanta Hawks in the first round and will have a home stadium advantage in the semifinals. On the other hand, Jimmy Butler missed the last match due to knee problems. On the other side of the arch are the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics have the leadership of the court and Khris Middleton embezzlement in your favor.

On the Toronto side, who didn’t have all-star Fred Vanfleet due to a thigh injury, quarterback Chris Boucher came off the bench and scored 25 points with 10 rebounds. Pascal Siakam added 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. The team falls in the first round after finishing sixth in the regular season. This position was a source of pride for what many thought was a rebuilding campaign after Kyle Lowry’s departure.

wild birds
Chris Boucher (25 points, 10 res)
Pascal Siakam (24 points, 7 res, 7 sticks, 3 steals)
Gary Trent Jr. (19 points)
Scotty Barnes (18 points, 7 reps)

Sixers
Joel Embiid (33 points, 10 res, 2 steals, 3 trunks)
Teresa Maxi (25 pts, 8 cylinders, 5 baskets of three)
James Harden (22 points, 6 races, 15 points)
Tobias Harris (19 points, 11 reps)
Danny Green (12 points, 5 reps, 4 baskets of three)

help
Raptors 15
Sixers 32

transformations
birds of prey 8
Sixers 11

Points resulting from transformations
birds of prey 12
Sixers 17

points in the bottle
Raptors 38
Sixers 52

Second Chance Points
birds of prey 23
Sixers 17

Transfer points
birds of prey 5
Sixers 21

field shots
Raptors 35/89 (39.3%)
Sixers 47/81 (58%)

three shots
Raptors 7/35 (20%)
Sixers 16/40 (40%)

free throws
Raptors 20/25 (80%)
Sixers 22/23 (95.7%)

First period – Sixers 34 to 29Harden shone in a special duel with Trent in the first half. It was 10 points and 5 assists for the first, 11 points for the second. Embiid and Boucher scored 8 each. The Sixers and Raptors scored the same 12 field goals, but the visitors took 19 shots to 27. The gap was built on free throws.

Second period – Raptors 32 to 28: Siakam woke up and scored 16 points in the partial after scoring 2 in the first. Boucher was also electric and added 11 points for a total of 19. The two secured the lead for the home team for most of the period, but the Sixers eventually turned around. Embiid added 8 more for a total of 16. Score from 62 to 62 at rest.

Third Period – Sixers 37 to 17: Philadelphia imposed its rhythm and did not pay attention to the birds of prey in the third quarter. There were 5 baskets from the ocean, three of them were from Maxi – which reached 25 points. On the other hand, the defense limited the host team with only 17 points. Victory was destined for the Sixers. Score from 99 to 78.

Fourth Period – Sixers 33 to 19: Philadelphia did not calm down in the last quarter, but rather opened more. The two coaches withdrew their carriers in the last half and the match was decided. The Raptors campaign was applauded by local fans, but the Sixers have bigger plans for the 2021-2022 season.