Game 1 of Philadelphia’s much-fretted-over first-round series against the Toronto Raptors went as well as those supporting the Sixers could have hoped. Doc Rivers’ club did a superb job taking care of the basketball against a usually chaotic Toronto defense, which in turn helped limit those transition opportunities for the Raptors which have been an area of weakness for the Sixers throughout the season. The size of Joel Embiid, the speed of Tyrese Maxey, and the vision of James Harden all appeared to be more than Toronto could handle. The Raptors made a high number of difficult shots, and still, the outcome never felt in question.
Sixers seek to build upon strong postseason opener tonight in Game 2
