Smoldering Raptors look for 5th straight win at 76ers
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Toronto Raptors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. After dropping four of their first five games, the Raptors have turned things around, putting together nine wins in their past 10 outings.
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a tough loss to the Toronto Raptors at home.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts after a disastrous third quarter led to a loss vs. the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night.
That lineup tweak, however, did not solve the issue Wednesday. The Raptors began the third on a 10-2 run, and never surrendered the lead after that.
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Sixers Bell Ringer: Another Sixers comeback falls just short vs. Raptors
Despite some highlight-reel plays from the backcourt of Maxey and Edgecombe, another third quarter hurt the Sixers.
The air in Philadelphia was thick with anticipation, but not for the home team. For the Toronto Raptors, this was more than just another game on the road; it was a statement.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes had another funny shenanigan against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
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Are the winning Toronto Raptors here to stay?
The Raptors unveil new City Edition jerseys in game against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 110-108 in the final seconds.
It's hard to fully buy into the run-and-gun Raptors team because of the lack of perimeter shooting on the roster. Only 34.4 percent of their shots come from behind the arc, which ranks 25th. They don't employ a deadly sharpshooter who's cold-blooded enough to fire 10 3s in a playoff half.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is off to a great start in his first full season with the team. After being acquired in a trade back in February and not