On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a must win in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Toronto Raptors, winning, 94-89 to draw the series level at a game apiece. Jimmy Butler was the hero for the Sixers, putting up 30 points and 11 boards. The 76ers had not won in Toronto since November 10, 2012, a 14-game skid. Butler had a dozen points in the fourth period alone to help stave off a rally by the Raptors. Toronto trailed by 19 at one point and came all the way back to trail by one, but then they went cold to start the fourth period, and Philadelphia pulled away. Joel Embiid scored 12 points in just 32 minutes as he was dealing with flu-like symptoms, and so a 35-point night for Kawhi Leonard went for naught. Philadelphia won the battle of the rebounds, 53-36, including a 27-11 advantage before halftime. Can Philadelphia make it two in a row as the series moves to the City of Brotherly Love? Or will Toronto seize back home advantage? Don’t miss our NBA Playoffs betting preview.
Raptors vs 76ers NBA Odds, Preview & Pick for Game 3
When: Thursday, May 2, 8:00pm ET Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia TV: ESPN Radio: TSN 1050 AM Toronto / 97.5 FM The Fanatic Philadelphia Live Stream: ESPN+ NBA Odds: Philadelphia -1 / O/U 215It’s @TangerineHoops Raptors Game Day! Playoff journey continues in the City of Brotherly Love. #WeTheNorth Game 3 Preview » https://t.co/1B4eLvoeua pic.twitter.com/tiYQGampQ0
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