Raptors vs. 76ers score, highlights: Joel Embiid's clutch 3-pointer gives Philadelphia Game 3 win, 3-0 series lead

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Raptors vs. 76ers score, highlights: Joel Embiid's clutch 3-pointer gives Philadelphia Game 3 win, 3-0 series lead image

With the clock running down and nowhere to turn, the 76ers gave the ball to their MVP candidate — and he delivered.

Joel Embiid made a 3-pointer from the left wing with 0.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Philadelphia to a 104-101 win on Wednesday night. The five-time All-Star scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Game 3, guiding the 76ers to a 3-0 series lead.

Raptors forward OG Anunoby scored a team-high 26 points in the loss. Gary Trent Jr. bounced back with 24 points after subpar performances in Games 1 and 2, and Precious Achiuwa contributed 20 points in 36 minutes off the bench.

The 76ers will attempt to close out the series on Saturday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from Game 3.

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Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3: Live score, updates and highlights

(All times Eastern)

Final: 76ers 104, Raptors 101

10:50 p.m. — The Raptors don't get a shot off before the buzzer. The 76ers take 3-0 series lead. What a game.

10:45 p.m. — Controversial call! Joel Embiid is whistled for the foul, but he appeared to cleanly block OG Anunoby's shot. Anunoby makes one of his two free throw attempts to tie the game at 101. After a stalled possession and 76ers timeout, Embiid launches a 3-pointer from the wing and... IT'S GOOD!

10:40 p.m. — Both teams are sinking clutch shots. An OG Anunoby 3-pointer. A Joel Embiid fadeaway jumper. This is wild. The 76ers hold a one-point lead with just over a minute remaining.

End of fourth quarter: Raptors 95, 76ers 95

10:35 p.m. — Joel Embiid shoots the 3-pointer for the win... no good! Tobias Harris grabs the offensive rebound and his putback attempt is... no good! We're heading to overtime.

10:30 p.m. — James Harden fouls Precious Achiuwa, and that's No. 6. Doc Rivers challenges the call, but Harden clearly grabbed Achiuwa's arm. Unfortunately for the Raptors, Achiuwa misses both free throws. Raptors 95, 76ers 95 with 27.2 seconds on the clock.

10:25 p.m. — OG Anunoby is called for goaltending on a James Harden layup. That was incredibly close. After reviewing the play, the officiating crew says the call on the floor stands. The 76ers are down one.

10:15 p.m. — The 76ers and Raptors are trading buckets. This is highly entertaining. We've got a tie game with three minutes to go.

10 p.m. — Uh oh. James Harden picks up his fifth foul. He will head to the bench with nine minutes left in regulation.

End of third quarter: Raptors 75, 76ers 74

9:55 p.m. — Joel Embiid scores 18 of his 23 points in the third quarter, and the 76ers win the frame 28-19. During his in-game interview, Raptors coach Nick Nurse says his team has to limit Embiid's touches.

9:40 p.m. — GET OUT OF THE WAY. JOEL EMBIID HAMMERS IT DOWN.

9:35 p.m. — James Harden finds an opening and cruises to the rim for an easy layup. The 76ers have cut the deficit down to five. Raptors coach Nick Nurse calls a timeout.

9:30 p.m. — Joel Embiid hits the pull-up elbow jumper. Let's see if that wakes him up. He was very quiet in the first half.

Halftime: Raptors 56, 76ers 46

9:10 p.m. — Pascal Siakam beats the buzzer with the midrange jumper, giving the Raptors a 10-point lead heading into the locker room. The story of the first half has been turnovers. The 76ers turned the ball over 14 times, fueling Toronto's transition attack.

9 p.m. — Fred VanVleet drills the 3-pointer from the Scotiabank Arena logo. The Raptors are shooting 50 percent from deep as a team.

8:55 p.m. — Gary Trent Jr. looks like a new man. He already has nine points in the first half of Game 3. He had nine points combined in Games 1 and 2.

8:45 p.m. — As 76ers coach Doc Rivers said during his in-game interview, the Raptors are playing harder and with more aggression. Toronto kicks off the second quarter with a 9-2 run.

End of first quarter: Raptors 29, 76ers 19

8:40 p.m. — Joel Embiid ends the first quarter with a spectacular block, but the Raptors are heading back to the bench with a 10-point lead.

8:35 p.m. — Gary Trent Jr. in transition... swish. The Raptors are on an 8-0 run, and this crowd is pumped.

8:25 p.m. — The 76ers have already committed more turnovers in the first quarter of Game 3 than they did in the entirety of Game 1. The Raptors have been active and physical defensively.

8:15 p.m. — What a start for the Raptors. Pascal Siakam throws down the two-handed slam to give Toronto an early 6-0 lead.

8:10 p.m. — The Raptors win the opening tip, and Khem Birch scores the first bucket of Game 3. Here we go.

What channel is 76ers vs. Raptors on?

  • TV channel (United States): NBA TV
  • TV channel (Canada): SNE/O/P
  • TV channel (International): Click here and select your country from the dropdown menu.
  • Live streaming: Sling TV (US) | SN Now (CA)

In the United States, 76ers vs. Raptors will be broadcast on NBA TV. Veteran play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro will be joined by NBA champion Brendan Haywood and Nabil Karim to handle the call from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Viewers can also stream 76ers vs. Raptors on Sling TV.

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In Canada, Game 3 of Raptors vs. 76ers will be broadcast on SNE/O/P.

Matt Devlin and Alvin Williams will be on the call from Scotiabank Arena. Amy Audibert will be roaming the sidelines for the Sportnet crew, and Danielle Michaud will serve as host.

What time does Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3 start?

  • Date: Wednesday, April 20
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT

Raptors vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off shortly after 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.

Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3 injury report

Team Player Status Reason
Raptors Scottie Barnes Doubtful Left ankle sprain
  Gary Trent Jr. Available Non-COVID illness
76ers Charles Bassey Out Right shoulder sprain
  Matisse Thybulle Out Ineligible to play

Raptors vs. 76ers series schedule, TV channels

The series shifts to Toronto for Games 3 and 4 beginning on Wednesday, April 20. If there's a Game 7, it will be played in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 30.

(All times Eastern)

Date Game Location Time TV channel
April 16 Game 1: 76ers 131, Raptors 111 Wells Fargo Center Final TSN
April 18 Game 2: 76ers 112, Raptors 97 Wells Fargo Center Final TSN
April 20 Game 3 Scotiabank Arena 8 p.m. SN East, Ont, Pac
April 23 Game 4 Scotiabank Arena 2 p.m. Sportsnet
April 25 Game 5* Wells Fargo Center TBD Sportsnet
April 28 Game 6* Scotiabank Arena TBD TSN
April 30 Game 7* Wells Fargo Center TBD Sportsnet

*If necessary

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.