Published on: Apr 25, 2022 4:14 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 25, 2022 4:14 pm IST
PHI vs TOR Dream11: The NBA First Round has seen more tight battles than expected and the top-two ranked teams in the West are tied two-each with the bottom-ranked ones. In the East, the Celtics have taken a three-nil lead, the Heat has taken a three-one lead, meanwhile, the Bucks have taken a three-one lead. And in other lopsided series so far, the Philadelphia 76ers will look to close out the Toronto Raptors.
In Game 4, the Toronto Raptors finally garnered a win to at least make this a five-game series after they had dropped the ball in the first three games. They gained a 110:102 win as Pascal Siakam scored 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Can the Raptors beat the odds again and make this an interesting series, and do remember that no team has ever been able to win a series being down by nil-three.
Host: Philadelphia 76ers Visitors: Toronto Raptors Match Timing: 26 April, @ 05:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Wells Fargo Arena
76ers can take care of business here
The Raptors did a great job in the last game, outscoring the 76ers in three of the four quarters, which hadn’t been the case earlier. The biggest difference was the offensive rebounds, as the 76ers clamped down 13 compared to just 6 by the Raptors. The Raptors shot poorly from the three-point line as they made just 23.5% of their 34 attempts. Contrastingly, the 76ers clicked on 13 threes on a 40%+ three-point.
The Raptors were able to win largely due to Siakam, who dipped in 34 points, earning 15 trips to the free-throw line in a series that has seen a lot of whistles. James Harden has been struggling again and had another poor shooting night, an issue that can hold back if the 76ers make it to the next round against a defensively elite Miami Heat. However, as of now, the 76ers are primed to make it to the next round.
Fantasy related tips
The 76ers’ major option has been Joel Embiid, who has smiled two 30+ points nights already. On the other hand, even if James Harden may not be efficient but his fantasy value remains high due to his top-notch playmaking and rebounding. Tobias Harris has been one of the more reliable fantasy options as he keeps on grabbing a ton of rebounds.
For the Raptors, Pascal Siakam remains the most consistent fantasy option and his all-around abilities surely make him one of the favorites. Fred Van Vleet’s stocks have been way down, however, OG Anunoby has had three 20+ points night despite an off-night in Game 4. Gary Trent Jr. has had a couple of strong gams but he has the tendency to be a bit off.
Performance Predictions Top Scorer: Pascal Siakam: 31 Top Rebounder: Joel Embiid: 11 Highest assists maker: James Harden: 10 Scoreline Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers 113 Toronto Raptors 108
Philadelphia 76ers Team News
Sixers Expected Starting Five Veteran Big Forward: PF: Tobias Harris Superstar Scorer and Rebounder: C: Joel Embiid Dynamic Guards: PG: Tyrese Maxey Leading playmaker: SG: James Harden Defensive specialist: G: Matisse Thybulle
BENCH: Georges Niang, Danny Green, Furkan Korkmaz, Paul Millsap, Shame Milton, DeAndre Jordan, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Henry, Charles Bassey.
Toronto Raptors Team News
Raptors Expected Starting Five Leading Scoring and Rebounding Forward: PF: Pascal Siakam All-around Wing: SF: Scottie Barnes Defensive specialist: G/F: OG Anunoby Major Ball-Handling Guard: SG: Fred VanVleet Pressure Defender and Iso Threat: PG: Gary Trent Jr.
BENCH: Chris Boucher, Precious Achiuwa, Khem Birch, Svi Mykhailiuk, Delano Banton, Isaac Bonga, Malachi Flynn, Justin Champagnie, Yuta Watanabe.
*Game 4 stats Pascal Siakam(TOR) Points: 34 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 05 Blocks: 02 Steals: 01 Big Forward Siakam continues to be a huge factor and he shot 10/19 in the last game and made 13 free-throws while being a strong rebounder. He can be in 23-29 points, 6-9 rebounds, and 4-6 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 38-54
Joel Embiid(PHI) Points: 21 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 03 Seems like his hand injury affected Embiid in the last game as he shot 7/16 and after a couple of 30+ points nights, he was held below 25. I believe he will be in 25-31 points, 9-14 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks range. He is a candidate for Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-65
James Harden(PHI) Points: 22 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 09 Blocks: 03 Steals: 01 Leading Guard Harden has not shot well this season and made just two of his eight three point attempts while again relying heavily upon free-throws. I expect a 20-25 points, 9-14 assists, 4-7 rebounds, and 1-3 steals/blocks range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-60
Fred Van Vleet(TOR) Points: 05 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 03 Fred’s injury has hampered his production and that is why he has been listed as “Questionable” for this game. The major ball-handler can be in 9-15 points and 5-8 assists range here if he plays. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-33
Tyrese Maxey(PHI) Points: 11 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 06 Steals: 01 Guard Maxey shot just 4/12 from the floor in the last game and has cooled down a bit after a 38-point Game 1, through he remains an all-around factor. I expect a 17-23 points, 4-7 assists, and 5-7 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 29-43
(Recommended) PG: T Maxey SG: G Trent, J Harden(SP) SF: C Boucher PF: T Harris, T Young, P Siakam(PP) C: P Achiuwa
(Alternate) PG: T Maxey SG: D Green SF: C Boucher PF: T Young, T Harris, P Siakam(SP) C: P Achiuwa, J Embiid(PP)
The Embiid and Harden duo just needs to win this to qualify ahead, will they be able to notch one here? In not the most exciting piece of news for India-based NBA viewers, this game can’t be watched on streaming services JIO TV and Voot, the two designated streaming platforms for viewers in India. So, what can you do? Go to the NBA League Pass and buy the annual subscription (599 rupees per year), to get access to all live games while you also can get the full game replay if you can’t catch the live stream. To learn the scores, stats, and news, go to the official website of the NBA.