The Raptors are through to the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs for a series against the three-seed Philadelphia 76ers. With Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Jimmy Butler, it won’t be as easy, but Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry are more than likely up to the task. Check in on all our series coverage here, from preview and recaps to in-depth analysis, podcasts, and more.
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2019 NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers Round 2 HQ
The Raptors are on to the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, and the Philadelphia 76ers are there to meet them. Catch up on all of our HQ coverage for the series here.
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May 14, 2019
Serge Ibaka helped save the Raptors in Game 7, and he may have to do it again
Serge Ibaka has his Raptors moment now, thanks to his play in Game 7 against the Sixers. How much it is remembered might depend on how he performs against Toronto’s next foe, the Milwaukee Bucks.
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May 14, 2019
Game 7 Analysis: The Raptors made the right decisions to fend off the Sixers
The Raptors managed to beat the Philadelphia 76ers in seven games thanks to a truly absurd shot from Kawhi Leonard. Let’s look back at the decisions in Game 7 that led to that moment.
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May 14, 2019
Canada watches in record numbers as Kawhi Leonard sinks Sixers in Game 7
Sportsnet says almost six million Canadians saw most or all of yesterday’s Game 7 between the Raptors and the 76ers
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May 13, 2019
Game 7 Turning Point: Kawhi hits the shot
If you’re a Raptors fan, you’ll never forget this shot. You’ve seen it, you’ve heard it — and you’ll remember it. It’s Kawhi and Toronto in Game 7 against Philly. What an ending.
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May 13, 2019
Listen to That’s A Rap #25: Post-Game 7 vs. Sixers Reaction
An epic shot to end an epic series can only be summarized by an epic podcast. Join in the celebration and listen to the latest episode of That’s A Rap.
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May 13, 2019
Five thoughts on last night’s Game 7: Raptors 92, 76ers 90
We were all witness... to the greatest moment in Toronto Raptors history.
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May 12, 2019
Kawhi’s buzzer-beater ends the Sixers in Game 7; Raptors win 92-90
In a perfect turn of events, the Raptors won Game 7 against the Sixers on a last second shot by their best player, Kawhi Leonard. Literally unbelievable.
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May 12, 2019
Raptors vs. 76ers Game 7 Thread: Updates, TV info, and more
It wouldn’t be the Raptors in the playoffs if there wasn’t a Game 7 involved at some point. And now, in Toronto, we welcome the Sixers in for one last dance. Let’s watch.
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May 12, 2019
Tactical Issues: How will the Raptors and Sixers adjust in Game 7?
It’s almost time for Game 7, the winner-take-all contest for the Raptors and Sixers, part of a series that could be decided by which team gets hot from the perimeter. How will the Sixers and Raptors adjust?
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May 12, 2019
Three Questions from the Raptors ahead of Game 7 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers
For the final time this post-season, we spoke with Sean Kennedy of Liberty Ballers to get a handle on the Raptors and the Sixers as they head into Game 7 tonight.
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May 12, 2019
Raptors and Sixers look to avoid elimination in Game 7: Preview, start time, and more
With Giannis and company waiting in the wings, Toronto will try to extend their playoff run in a win or go home contest against the 76ers. Only one team will travel Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday — will it be The Raptors or the Sixers?
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May 10, 2019
Listen to That’s A Rap #24: Post-Game 6 vs. Sixers Reaction
Shift all your Mother’s Day plans because we’ve got a Game 7 on Sunday evening! Listen as we skim through last night’s game and look forward to a promising Game 7.
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May 10, 2019
Five thoughts on last night’s Game 6: 76ers 112, Raptors 101
After a frustrating road effort, we’ll see the Raptors back home on Sunday... for Game 7.
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May 9, 2019
Raptors go cold and lose Game 6 to Sixers, 112-101
Toronto’s supporting cast withered while the Sixers finally got a good Ben Simmons game. This series will go seven.
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May 9, 2019
Raptors vs. 76ers Game 6 Thread: Updates, TV info, and more
The Raptors are in a close-out scenario, while the Sixers are hoping a healthier Joel Embiid can extend this to seven.
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May 9, 2019
Tactical Issues: How will the Raptors and Sixers adjust in Game 6?
Nick Nurse fine-tuned his new rotation, and the Sixers’ strategy to stop Kawhi opened up a whole host of issues. Can the Raptors close this series out in six?
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May 9, 2019
Kawhi yammed on the Sixers twice, but which one was better?
During the Raptors’ Game 5 dismantling of the Sixers, Kawhi Leonard threw down two soul-crushing dunks. Before tonight’s Game 6, we’re here to figure out which sent the better message to Philly.
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May 9, 2019
Three Questions from the Raptors ahead of Game 6 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers
We spoke to Sean Kennedy of Liberty Ballers to hear his take on the Raptors’ largest win in franchise playoff history, and to prep for Game 6.
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May 9, 2019
Raptors look to finish the 76ers in Game 6: Preview, start time, and more
The Raptors head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers for a closeout Game 6 — with a bearth in the Eastern Conference Finals waiting for them.
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May 8, 2019
Toronto Temperature: Ibaka and Lowry did the work this week for the Raptors
Kawhi Leonard flushed home two dunks that were not safe for television and Serge Ibaka had a block party this week. The best part? The Raptors were 2-1. Let’s take the Temperature.
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May 8, 2019
Game 5 Turning Point: Fred VanVleet was back
Fred VanVleet isn’t back just yet. But, for a brief moment last night in Game 5, it looked like he had returned to form, and that made all the difference for the Raptors.
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May 8, 2019
Game 5 Analysis: Everything goes right for the Raptors
With Toronto’s rotations making more and more sense, it was only a matter of time before they started hitting shots. That happened in Game 5 against the Sixers, and then some.
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May 8, 2019
Listen to That’s A Rap #23: Post-Game 5 vs. Sixers Reaction
Toronto are one win away from the Conference Finals and the boys couldn’t contain their excitement on the latest episode of That’s A Rap.
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May 8, 2019
Five thoughts on last night’s Game 5: Raptors 125, 76ers 89
Kawhi dunked the Sixers away, and the Raptors are heading back to Philly up 3-2.
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May 7, 2019
Raptors demolish the 76ers in Game 5, 125-89
It was about as thorough a dismantling as we’ve seen all season from the Raptors — and it came without Kawhi Leonard going full superhero. The end result: an easy 125-89 Game 5 win and 3-2 series lead for Toronto.