If the first round was any indication, we should expect big things from the Raptors and 76ers starters in Round 2. (DaveZarum)
, and it’s something their opponent can relate to. As mentioned, Toronto’s starters are second in net rating in the playoffs. In first? The 76ers’ starting lineup of Ben Simmons, J.J. Redick, Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid, with an unthinkable 62.2 net rating.
The sheer depth of talent and, to this point, high performance of each teams’ starters headline why we can expect fireworks in Round 2 compared to the last round. Part of that will also be because of the style of ball on display. Facing a big team built around its front court, the Raptors are eying an opportunity to run against the Sixers.The Raptors scored 115.5 points against Philadelphia during the regular season – the most against any remaining team in the East – and the team’s offence got progressively better as the Magic series wore on and the Raptors were able to dictate the pace of play more and more.
But Philadelphia doesn’t mind a fast-paced game. Their first-round series against Brooklyn – won handily in five games – featured the fastest pace of any in the playoffs thus far. During the regular season, the Sixers ranked eighth in pace compared to 15th for the Raptors, but both clubs registered in the top 10 in points per game per 100 possessions, an indication that we should collectively see a more high scoring, fluid offensive series than Raptors-Magic.
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