The Toronto Raptors return back to Canada with their backs against a wall.
No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA Playoffs, and the Raptors will look to avoid falling into that historically irreversible hole when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena.
The 76ers handled the Raptors in both Games 1 and 2, as Toronto had no answer for the trio of Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey.
Toronto will still be without star rookie Scottie Barnes, who suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1. He’ll be forced to miss Games 2 and 3 as a result, but head coach Nick Nurse says his progress has been encouraging and the team is hoping he’ll be ready to go for Game 4.
Can the Raptors pick up their first win of the series at home, even without Barnes in the lineup? Or will the 76ers continue to roll over Toronto?
We have you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.
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Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3: Live score, updates and highlights
(All times Eastern)
9:40 p.m. — GET OUT OF THE WAY. JOEL EMBIID HAMMERS IT DOWN.
OH MY, @JoelEmbiid!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/A7i4da6WIm
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
9:35 p.m. — James Harden finds an opening and cruises to the rim for an easy layup. The 76ers have cut the deficit down to five. Raptors coach Nick Nurse calls a timeout.
.@JHarden13 for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/vJvhiDrznu
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
9:30 p.m. — Joel Embiid hits the pull-up elbow jumper. Let’s see if that wake him up. He was very quiet in the first half.
Halftime: Raptors 56, 76ers 46
9:10 p.m. — Pascal Siakam beats the buzzer with the midrange jumper, giving the Raptors a 10-point lead heading into the locker room. The story of the first half has been turnovers. The 76ers turned the ball over 14 times, fueling Toronto’s transition attack.
Siakam hits the jumper to send the Raptors into halftime with a 10-point lead! 🦖 pic.twitter.com/R0EHInas2X
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 21, 2022
9 p.m. — Fred VanVleet drills the 3-pointer from the Scotiabank Arena logo. The Raptors are shooting 50 percent from deep as a team.
Fred VanVleet with the sick one-handed pass-fake 😤#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel Live on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/DKFQeJqmkn
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2022
8:55 p.m. — Gary Trent Jr. looks like a new man. He already has nine points in the first half of Game 3. He had nine points combined in Games 1 and 2.
8:45 p.m. — As 76ers coach Doc Rivers said during his in-game interview, the Raptors are playing harder and with more aggression. Toronto kicks off the second quarter with a 9-2 run.
End of first quarter: Raptors 29, 76ers 19
8:40 p.m. — Joel Embiid ends the first quarter with a spectacular block, but the Raptors are heading back to the bench with a 10-point lead.
Embiid with a HUGE block to end the 1st quarter 😳 pic.twitter.com/qUpveMrrJH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 21, 2022
8:35 p.m. — Gary Trent Jr. in transition… swish. The Raptors are on an 8-0 run, and this crowd is pumped.
DEFENCE ➡️ OFFENCE pic.twitter.com/CDJ5EO9dnH
— x – Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 21, 2022
8:25 p.m. — The 76ers have already committed more turnovers in the first quarter of Game 3 than they did in the entirety of Game 1. The Raptors have been active and physical defensively.
8:15 p.m. — What a start for the Raptors. Pascal Siakam throws down the two-handed slam to give Toronto an early 6-0 lead.
SIAKAM SLAM 💥 pic.twitter.com/sZ2lhNKI2n
— x – Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 21, 2022
8:10 p.m. — The Raptors win the opening tip, and Khem Birch scores the first bucket of Game 3. Here we go.
What channel is 76ers vs. Raptors on?
- TV channel (United States): NBA TV
- TV channel (Canada): SNE/O/P
- TV channel (International): Click here and select your country from the dropdown menu.
- Live streaming: Sling TV (US) | SN Now (CA)
In the United States, 76ers vs. Raptors will be broadcast on NBA TV. Veteran play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro will be joined by NBA champion Brendan Haywood and Nabil Karim to handle the call from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Viewers can also stream 76ers vs. Raptors on Sling TV.
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In Canada, Game 3 of Raptors vs. 76ers will be broadcast on SNE/O/P.
Matt Devlin and Alvin Williams will be on the call from Scotiabank Arena. Amy Audibert will be roaming the sidelines for the Sportnets crew and Danielle Michaud will serve as host.
What time does Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3 start?
- Date: Wednesday, April 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Raptors vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off shortly after 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3 injury report
Team | Player | Status | Reason |
Raptors | Scottie Barnes | Doubtful | Left ankle sprain |
Gary Trent Jr. | Available | Non-COVID illness | |
76ers | Charles Bassey | Out | Right shoulder sprain |
Matisse Thybulle | Out | Ineligible to play |
Raptors vs. 76ers series schedule, TV channels
The series shifts to Toronto for Games 3 and 4 beginning on Wednesday, April 20. If there’s a Game 7, it will be played in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 30.
(All times Eastern)
Date | Game | Location | Time | TV channel |
April 16 | Game 1: 76ers 131, Raptors 111 | Wells Fargo Center | Final | TSN |
April 18 | Game 2: 76ers 112, Raptors 97 | Wells Fargo Center | Final | TSN |
April 20 | Game 3 | Scotiabank Arena | 8 p.m. | SN East, Ont, Pac |
April 23 | Game 4 | Scotiabank Arena | 2 p.m. | Sportsnet |
April 25 | Game 5* | Wells Fargo Center | TBD | Sportsnet |
April 28 | Game 6* | Scotiabank Arena | TBD | TSN |
April 30 | Game 7* | Wells Fargo Center | TBD | Sportsnet |
*If necessary
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