Scotiabank Arena will play host to a Friday night NBA Eastern Conference clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors. The 76ers (1-3) have reached the Eastern Conference semifinals in four of the last five years and have not reached the conference finals since the 2000-2001 season. On Wednesday, Philadelphia trailed by ten points at halftime and could never recover during a 119-109 road loss against Toronto.'
All-Star C Joel Embiid and G Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points apiece to lead all scorers on a combined 24-for-38 from the field. James Harden added 18 points and nine assists for the 76ers, who knocked down 16-for-36 from long distance.
The Toronto Raptors are one of the most versatile teams in the league and are always well prepared by head coach Nick Nurse. During Wednesday's home victory, Toronto nailed 16-for-37 from the three-point line and shot a sizzling 55 percent overall. The Raptors (3-2) assisted on 32 of their 46 made field goals and outrebounded the 76ers by a 39-34 margin.
All five Toronto starters scored in double figures and were led by G Gary Trent Jr. with 27 points (11-16 FG). All-Star F Pascal Siakam contributed 20 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. Scottie Barnes chipped in 16 points, ten rebounds, and five assists for the Raptors.
Recent Betting Trends
- 76ers are 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 road games.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 overall.
- Under is 7-3 in Raptors last 10 overall.
- 76ers are 6-16 ATS in the last 22 meetings in Toronto.