On April 19, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued, Philadelphia and the Raptors ushered in the second game, the first quarter of the two teams played against each other, Philadelphia fell behind by 1 point, Philadelphia broke out in the second quarter to open the point difference, half-time Philadelphia led 67-52.
Philadelphia is the favorite team to win the championship, ranking 4th in the East in the regular season, but the same record as the Celtics in the 2nd place, the Raptors are the dark horse of the season, ranking 5th in the East, the first meeting between the two teams, Philadelphia completely suppressed the Raptors, with a 20-point advantage to win, to win the opening red, Maxi bombed 38 points in the first game.
Harden and Embiid led the team, the Raptors started to get into the state faster, especially VanVleet felt hot, leading the team to an 11-2 start. Philadelphia's adjustment was quick, Embiid continued to create damage on the inside line, Philadelphia quickly played a wave of 16-2 to surpass the score, the first quarter Embiid was unstoppable, won 12 free throw opportunities in a single quarter, bombed down 19 points to dominate the inside line, but the Raptors offense is also very good, the Raptors led by 1 point 33-32 in the first quarter.
As soon as the second quarter came up, Milton hit a three-pointer, and both teams shot well, and the score rose quickly, Green hit a three-pointer, and Philadelphia rebounded 40-38. Philadelphia took the lead, Green and Harris hit back-to-back three-pointers, And Maxi countered with a layup to score, and Philadelphia took a 50-42 lead to stop the Raptors. Harden hit a three-pointer and Philadelphia led 55-44, with a double-digit point difference. Maxi's form began to pick up, hardened a layup after stealing, and Philadelphia led 59-46.
Trent ate his fourth foul early and could only rest, Philadelphia continued to suppress the Raptors, the point difference has been hovering around 10 points, and Philadelphia led 67-52 at halftime. Philadelphia won the Raptors by 16 points in the single quarter.
Embiid hit 19 points and 6 rebounds on 12 free throws in the half, Harden had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Maxi scored 11 points in the second quarter, Green scored 9 points, and the offense blossomed. On the Raptors side, VanVleet had 17 points and 4 assists, Siakam had 14 points, Anunoby had 12 points, and the Raptors' points were mainly from these 3 people. Philadelphia had 21 free throws in the first half and the Raptors just seven.