Game 80: Raptors vs. Sixers - Pre-game
So, who is more likely to end their losing streak Sunday night? The Raptors or the Sixers? It’s funny, because for a good portion of the season, the Raptors have looked like they shut things down, with an astounding lack of effort on many nights. On Philly’s side, since they locked down a playoff spot, they have looked a lot like the Raptors have for most of the season. They have essentially shut things down and are in cruise control to the playoffs. I’m not sure if seed placement means anything to them, but it sure doesn’t look like it.
I could go into a bunch of things the Raptors need to do to secure a win against the Sixers, but really, it doesn’t matter a whole lot. It’s not like they are facing a hated rival who they can upend on their way into the playoffs or anything like that. It’s also not like they are going to play spoiler here (other than by helping to determine the seeds). This is just another game in the Raptors losing out the season. If there was ever a time I wish I had a device from a movie, it would be that remote that Adam Sandler had in that horrible movie where he could control life situations with a remote control. Somebody please fast-forward me to the end of this season so I can watch some games that matter.
As a final kick in the pants, Sunday’s game is on TSN2, just as a reminder of how this was an additional reason this season sucked. The fact that Rogers subscribers had to endure this cruel and unusual punishment for an entire season is inexcusable.
3 in the Key
1. Who wants it more? Well, that would probably be the Sixers, but with the way they have been playing lately, who knows?
2. Close at the half. The Raptors will need to have this game close at halftime or else they are going to look up at the scoreboard and start thinking about closing out the season and getting the hell out of Toronto.
3. Pace. The Raptors will need to control the flow of the game if they are going to have a chance.
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