The Sixers and Raptors played a nearly identical first-round series, both dropping Game 1 to inferior opponents and both winning four straight games to close it out in five. Now, these two teams will face a much tougher test, in each other.
Related: Sixers vs. Raptors: Playoff series preview
Here is the schedule for the Sixers-Raptors Eastern Conference semifinals series.
Game 1: Saturday in Toronto - 7:30pm if SA/Den have a Game 7 and 8pm if SA/Den do not have a Game 7
Game 2: Monday in Toronto - TBD
Game 3: Thursday, May 2nd in Philly - 8pm
Game 4: Sunday, May 5th in Philly - 3:30pm
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 7th in Toronto - TBD
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 9th in Philly - TBD
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 12th in Toronto - TBD
A lot is being made about the Sixers' struggles against the Raptors and Kawhi Leonard being 13-0 against the Sixers in his career. My response? Big deal. Leonard and the Raptors have never faced this current Sixers' roster. Roll the ball out and play some hoops!
