Sixers started off the game strong, which lead to a commanding 16 point lead in the second quarter. However, due to turnovers late in the second quarter, by Greg Monroe and Ben Simmons. Danny Green hit a late three in the second quarter which cut the Sixers lead to 13, the Philadelphia 76ers lead 51-38 at halftime.
In the second half, the Toronto Raptors were the team that started off strong, Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam lead the Raptors on a 25-18 run. This lead to the Sixers leading 69-63 at the end of the third quarter.
Sixers withheld every run Toronto, tried to make, Kyle Lowry hit back to back threes midway through the fourth quarter, to cut the Sixers lead to three 90-87. Tobias Harris sealed the game with two clutch free throws to give the Sixers a much-needed win, with a final score 94-89. The Philadelphia 76ers even the series with the Toronto Raptors 1-1. The series will resume in Philly Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler carried the team with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Joel Embiid had 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists while playing sick. JJ Redick finally found his rhythm game two and scored 11 points. Tobias Harris had nine points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons filled the stat sheet with six points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Sixers bench contributed 26 points, with the help of Greg Monroe, James Ennis, and Jonah Bolden.
Kawhi Leonard had another stellar performance with 35 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Paschal Siakam had another sleeper game finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Kyle Lowry had 20 points. Marc Gasol had a disappointing game with 5 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Danny Green also had a disappointing game with 3 points. The Raptors bench only contributed five points.
