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Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

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Embiid dominates as Sixers rout Raptors to take series

Los Angeles (AFP) - Joel Embiid scored 33 points as the Philadelphia 76ers crushed the Toronto Raptors 132-97 to clinch a 4-2 NBA playoff series victory on Thursday.

AFP

Rivers defends playoff record as Sixers prepare for Raptors

Los Angeles (AFP) - Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers defended his record in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday as his team prepared for a nervy game-six duel with the Toronto Raptors.

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Heat’s opponent options offer stark contrast: NBA scout weighs in on perceived 76ers-Raptors preference

Bam Adebayo smiled at the question, or, more to the point, at a ship that has sailed.

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Red Wings blanked in Toronto as Auston Matthews reaches 60-goal milestone

The Red Wings got an up close and personal look Tuesday at Auston Matthews' personal rampage through the NHL.

Tribune News Service

The Last Hurrah of Infield Shifts

Teams are using hit-robbing defensive alignments more than ever, but this isn’t the main reason for cratering offenses.

Sports Illustrated

Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets; Raptors, Mavs romp

New York (AFP) - Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets, Raptors rout Sixers

New York (AFP) - Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

AFP

Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after 103-88 loss to Raptors forces Game 6 Thursday in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bobby Dalbec’s defensive mistake, questionable pitching changes cost Red Sox in 6-2 loss to Blue Jays

It only took one day in Toronto for Tanner Houck’s absence to be felt.

Tribune News Service

Why the underdog Raptors will cover without Fred VanVleet for Game 5 in Philadelphia

Toronto lost the first two games in Philly by an average of 17.5 points.

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Vince Carter had a heartfelt message for the Raptors’ Scottie Barnes after he won Rookie of the Year

Vince and Scottie together, generations apart.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Superette Partners With Doordash Canada To Launch Cannabis Pickup In Toronto

Superette and DoorDash Technologies Canada Inc. (NYSE: DASH) have entered into a partnership to provide cannabis pickup in Toronto, Canada.

Benzinga

David Murphy: The Sixers once again need to reinvent themselves around an injured Joel Embiid

TORONTO — A half hour after it ended, the gravity of the opportunity they squandered became clear. Joel Embiid trudged into a makeshift conference room at Scotiabank Arena with a black athletic wrap on his hand and a blank expression on his face. He spoke in a tone that we…

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Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain

TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.

Sports Illustrated

Pascal Siakam Saves the Raptors From a Sweep

Five thoughts on Toronto avoiding a 76ers sweep at home.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Raptors beat Sixers, 110-102, to force a Game 5 and fend off sweep in first-round playoff series

TORONTO — Joel Embiid stood at the free-throw line, hands on knees and hunched over, preparing to take a pair of ultimately meaningless free throws. He then shook his hand as the first shot dropped through the net, a sign of the clear pain he will need to fight through…

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Fred VanVleet to have imagine done on injured hip

Tim Bontemps: The Raptors say Fred VanVleet will have further imaging done on his injured left hip tonight, and won't speak postgame. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "He's gonna play through a lot of ...

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Siakam powers Raptors over Sixers to avoid NBA sweep

New York (AFP) - Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 34 points and the Toronto Raptors avoided being swept out of the NBA playoffs on Saturday by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 110-102.

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Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with hip strain, does not return

Josh Lewenberg: Official Fred VanVleet update. Left hip strain. He's done for afternoon. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Aaron Rose @ AaronBenRose Fred VanVleet is out for the remainder of the game - 3:36 PM Ryan Wolstat @ ...

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Watch: Raptors Celebrate Scottie Barnes’s ROY Award

A former Toronto Rookie of the Year, Vince Carter, announced this year’s winner in a video.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Raptors’ Scottie Barnes Wins NBA Rookie of the Year

The Toronto forward was the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers' Joel Embiid: No way I’m missing Game 4 with a thumb injury

TORONTO — Joel Embiid has vowed to play.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Embiid Battling Thumb Injury, Expects to Play in Game 4

The MVP candidate is averaging 27.7 points and 13 rebounds through three postseason games.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid not listed on Sixers’ Game 4 injury report after wearing brace to protect thumb during practice

TORONTO — Joel Embiid continued to wear a soft brace on his right hand and wrist to protect his thumb during Friday’s 76ers practice, but coach Doc Rivers did not express any concern that the injury will limit the MVP finalist during Saturday’s Game 4 of their first-round playoff series…

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