#Phi vs tor playoff 2019 series#

They were also hilariously out rebounded for the game, missed some wide-open routine shots and hurt their own cause by picking up a couple of technical fouls. However, early in the fourth, the Raptors were let down by their bench who couldn’t match the production of Philly’s reserves. Within minutes, they had whittled Philadelphia’s lead down to a single point. Coach Nurse must have torn a strip off his team because Toronto came out for the third with renewed energy and attention. This strategy hindered Toronto’s ability to get their offense going which resulted in an uninspiring first half. Coach Brown used his time outs well and called for subs whenever there was a break in the action to slow the tempo, stunt any Raptor momentum and to ensure that his defense was always set. They were always aware of Kawhi’s presence, they were diligent in their close outs and they relied on their length and athleticism to chase the Raptors out of their comfort zone. Philadelphia made some shrewd adjustments between games and came out with a fantastic defensive effort.

#Phi vs tor playoff 2019 series#

The Toronto Raptors were looking to take control of their second round series with another win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. This includes a look at the players who made a difference in the outcome and some unique details that caught my attention.

The High 5 is where I give my reaction to the night’s games.