On April 24, Beijing time, the 76ers lost 102-110 to the Raptors, and the total score was pulled to 1-3. Before leaving, Embiid clapped and shouted, "Well done! The Philadelphia media joked that Embiid was applauding the referee! Toronto home fans chanted: "Raptors 7 games qualified!" ”
In this game, the 76ers, nicknamed the "free throw brigade", won a total of 25 free throws in the game, and they were blown 26 fouls. The Raptors scored 35 free throws in total, and they were blown 20 fouls. Siakam scored 34 points and scored 15 in the final quarter, and he made 11 free throws in the fourth quarter, the Raptors totaled 19 in the final quarter and the 76ers 14. After the game, Embiid said: "I feel like the referee is here to complete a task!"
Many fans complained about Scott Foster's whistle, believing that the league did not want the series to end too soon. But the 76ers' performance in this game is really not good enough, not just the referee factor. Coach Rivers said bluntly after the game that we didn't deserve to win this game.
Harden shot 5-of-17 from the field, still cold in the hand, and his shooting percentage in this series is less than 38%. Embiid came out injured and also affected his feel, making 0 of 5 in the first quarter and ending up scoring just 21 points. His thumb was initially examined for a ligament injury and an MRI will be performed upon his return to Philadelphia to further confirm the severity of the injury. In the last 1 minute or so, Embiid was replaced and immediately hugged Harden and Maxi for discussion, and the US media believed that the three of them did not look worried.
The Raptors also suffered a blow. Their core point guard VanVleet strained his left hip in today's game, leaving early injury, which may affect future appearances. Before retiring from injury, VanVleet tore off his shirt to express his frustration.