The regular season 76ers have a record of 51 wins and 31 losses, tied for second place in the East with the Celtics and Bucks, but according to the rules of division ranking, the 76ers are ranked fourth in the East; the Raptors are 48-34, ranking fifth after the 76ers. The two teams met in the first round and the Raptors are currently 1-3 behind the 76ers.
The 76ers are an offense-focused team, while the Raptors are known for their defense. I thought the Raptors could better restrain the 76ers, but after 4 games, the Raptors were almost swept out. In the case of 0-3 behind, finally won the first victory with difficulty, and was also greatly criticized.
To be fair, the Raptors' defense is indeed remarkable, but the overall strength is not as good as the 76ers. In the first three games, the 76ers won by 20, 15 and 3 points, respectively, and G4 lost 8 points. In the first four games, the 76ers had a clear advantage, which is an indisputable fact. The "Harden + Embiid" combination or the "Ma Daha" combination can completely tear apart the Raptors' defense line. Harden and Embiid have a stop on the inside and outside lines, the Raptors not only have to prevent Harden and the Emperor from connecting, but also to pack Embiid, but also need to assist Harden, where the young Maxi is still looking at the tiger. Such a posture, the Raptors simply can not be overwhelmed!
After winning a tough game today, raptor Siakam got a full range of statistics of 34 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, and he was a bit overwhelmed and couldn't find north. In the post-match interview, he boasted that the 76ers would be eliminated 4-3, and said that in the first 3 games, the 76ers won by serving the ball, and it was the referee who took care of them.
Such remarks directly provoked Harden, and responded over the air: Dengge is very angry, and the consequences are very serious!
Embiid responded directly: G4 was treated unfairly by the referee, and G5 would be unceremonious.
As fans, we want to see intense games, but we prefer to see clean games. In terms of the total number of free throws, the 76ers in the first 3 games did have more than the Raptors, especially in the first 2 games, there were 11 and 18 more free throws, respectively, and even the G3 had 2 more free throws than the Raptors. But this is not excessive, why do you say so? Because the fans who have watched the game know that the Raptors do not foul and cannot prevent Embiid at all. In the first 3 games, Harden made 7, 8 and 5 free throws, which was lower than the level of the regular season, which is not too much!
Siakam, too, just how to win a game is gone. Shamelessly said 4-3 elimination of the 76ers, you are not enough to offend Harden and Embiid, but also poke at the soft underbelly of Coach Rivers!
In the face of Siakam's post-game verbal provocation, fans can't see it: it's okay for you to provoke Harden and the Emperor, stir up their fighting spirit, the G6 Raptors will definitely be out!!
Do you think the G6 Raptors can get out?