In the first round of the playoffs in the East, in addition to the Heat have not yet locked the opponent, the remaining 3 groups of matches have been released, and the philadelphia and Raptors showdown is known as the most suspenseful. Now the US media has written a detailed interpretation, believing that the Raptors are the most promising team in the East to complete the following grams, and they are expected to eliminate Philadelphia to advance to the top of the first round in the East.
The Raptors' excellent defense will limit Embiid and Harden
Since the Raptors are one of the best defensive teams in the league, that's sure to put Embiid and Harden in trouble. Given embiid being the NBA leading scorer this season, limiting him will be no small challenge for the Raptors. Coupled with Harden's ability to control, organize and score, the Raptors will be very busy.
However, the Raptors have several elite defenders such as Siakam, Thaddeus Young, Anunoby, butcher and several others. Their suffocating team defense proved to be causing huge problems for Embiid and Harden in regular season games. So it shouldn't be surprising to see the Raptors take advantage of this further in their playoff showdowns.
Time and time again, the Raptors won through their defense and created endless scoring opportunities, while against Philadelphia, they will maintain a high-intensity defense throughout the series. Admittedly, Philadelphia has two superstars, Embiid and Harden, but how far they can lead the team is unknown, so if the Raptors can manage to limit two of Philadelphia's best players, then they can win this series.
Toronto's epidemic regulations will leave Sable sidelined
Philadelphia's biggest weakness is lineup depth, and now they will be forced to play half of the series without the best outside defenders, and the situation for Philadelphia has become even tougher. Sable's value to this team is unparalleled and his absence will be a major blow to their game plans.
As one of the best role players in the league, Sable is known for his defensive aces and all-around scorers. Without him, Philadelphia would be struggling very much because they wouldn't have their most reliable outside defenders, as well as an outside three-point shooter. Requiring Philadelphia to win at least two away games without Sable would be a daunting task and would give the Raptors an even bigger advantage.
The Raptors' offense is more balanced than Philadelphia's
The Toronto Raptors formed a deep and balanced offense in their selfless teamwork. Philadelphia, on the other hand, relies heavily on their star players to drive the offense. VanVleet was also a strong point after Siakam continued to be a star, and Barnes' extremely dynamic style of play, the Raptors are a dynamic and dangerous team. Under Coach Nas, the Raptors' all-around lineup will have a strategic advantage that will put Philadelphia on the brink of danger and give the Raptors the upper hand.
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