The Toronto Raptors are currently attempting to achieve the impossible against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Just a week ago, the team was down 3-0 in the first round against Philly but now the series is 3-2 after the Raptors won two in a row.
The two teams will go head-to-head again on Thursday night.
When it’s over, the series will either be tied or it’ll be over.
You can be sure of which outcome the Raptors are hoping for.
What Nick Nurse told his Raptors team after they fell behind 3-0 in the series: "If somebody could do it, it would be us."
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 27, 2022
If Toronto is able to even – or win – the series, it’ll be a huge moment in NBA playoff history.
Head coach Nick Nurse believes it’s possible.
Following the team falling into a 3-0 hole, he told his squad: “If somebody could do it, it would be us.”
Is he right?
Collapse & Conquer
If the Raptors end up winning Thursday night, all of Philadelphia will be nervous.
That’s because their team will be just one defeat away from losing in the first round despite having a 3-0 advantage.
A collapse like that just doesn’t happen.
But there is a lot working against the 76ers right now.
Head coach Doc Rivers has an infamous record of giving up playoff series after being ahead.
Meanwhile, James Harden isn’t playing like his regular self and looks gassed out, while Joel Embiid is fighting through an injury.
At the same time, the Raptors are only getting more confident in their abilities and their chances of winning.
Game 6 will be in Toronto and you can bet the fans will be fired up and on their feet, ready to root their home team on.
As with so many other NBA games, this one will come down to one question: who wants the win more?
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