The Toronto Raptors suffered a heartbreaking 104-101 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Scotiabank Centre. Their season could thus end as soon as the fourth game of the series, Saturday.
Joel Embiid delivered the knockout blow to the home side by netting a three-pointer with just 0.8 seconds left in the first extra period.
The “Raps” led in scoring for the overwhelming majority of the game, escaping a 17-point lead in the process.
The Pennsylvania team also took the lead for the first time in overtime. Deprived of James Harden in overtime, who was sent off after committing six fouls, the 76ers had to look to their other options.
Limited to five points in the first half, Embiid waited for the second half of the game to wake up offensively. He finished the game with a double-double of 33 points and 13 rebounds. Tobias Harris (11 points, 12 rebounds) and Harden (19 points, 10 assists) also achieved this feat.
wasted advance
Team Canada was buoyed by deafening cheers from their fans early in the game and built a 10-point lead after one quarter.
Muzzling the stars of the “Sixers”, Nick Nurse’s troop managed to keep control of the floor, retreating to the locker room with a 56 to 46 lead. put the game out of reach.
Precious Achiuwa shone after starting the game on the bench, with 20 points. OG Anunoby (26 points) and Gary Trent Jr. (24) also stood out for the Raptors, while Pascal Siakam had a night to forget. “Spicy P” only amassed 12 points in the loss of his team.
Remember that the formation of the Queen City was deprived of the services of its rookie Scottie Barnes, annoyed by an ankle injury.
Celtics persist and sign
At TD Garden, the Boston Celtics once again defended their home brilliance, beating the Brooklyn Nets 114-107.
Massachusetts take a 2-0 lead in the series, three days after winning in dramatic fashion by a score of 115-114.
Jayson Tatum, the author of the decisive basket in Sunday’s game, once again shone with a double-double of 19 points and 10 assists. However, it was Jaylen Brown who led the charge offensively with 22 points.
After shining in the last game, ex-Celtics star Kyrie Irving had a disastrous outing, picking up just 10 points and eight rebounds. Kevin Durant had 27 points.