Raptors vs. 76ers score, highlights: Philadelphia's third-quarter surge sinks Toronto in Game 6

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At halftime of Thursday night's Game 6, the 76ers only held a one-point lead over the Raptors. By the end of the third quarter, the contest was essentially over.

Philadelphia outscored Toronto 37-17 in the third on its way to a 132-97 victory, closing out the first-round series in dominant fashion. The Sixers got contributions from their entire starting lineup, as each starter finished with at least 12 points in the win. Joel Embiid led the way, scoring a game-high 33 points on 12-of-18 shooting.

Toronto couldn't keep up in that pivotal period, shooting 5-of-19 from the field in the third. The Raptors shot 39.3 percent overall as a team despite strong showings from Pascal Siakam (24 points) and Chris Boucher (25 points).

The 76ers will next face the top-seeded Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Thursday. Check out the complete results from Game 6.

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Raptors vs. 76ers Game 6: Live score, updates and highlights

(All times Eastern)

Final: 76ers 132, Raptors 97

9:30 p.m. — Both coaches pull their starters off the floor. The 76ers will win Game 6 and advance to the next round.

9:20 p.m. — Ouch. Joel Embiid takes a hard elbow from Pascal Siakam. Doc Rivers challenges the call on the floor, and it is flipped from a defensive foul on Embiid to an offensive foul on Siakam.

9:10 p.m. — With only eight minutes left, the Raptors trail by 24 points. The 76ers are in complete control.

End of third quarter: 76ers 99, Raptors 78

8:55 p.m. — The 76ers will head into the fourth quarter with a 21-point lead. The Raptors will need to make a furious comeback in the next 12 minutes if they want to extend the series.

8:45 p.m. — Oh, that's a vintage Harden highlight.

8:35 p.m. — The Raptors can't find the bottom of the net. Halfway through the third quarter, they have only scored six points. The deficit just keeps growing.

8:30 p.m. — Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey drill back-to-back 3-pointers to give the 76ers their biggest lead of Game 6. Nick Nurse calls a timeout in an attempt to stop the run.

Halftime: 76ers 62, Raptors 61

8:10 p.m. — The story of the first half: role players making major contributions. Chris Boucher (19 points, nine rebounds) and Danny Green (12 points, four 3-pointers) both hit big shots for their teams.

8 p.m. — Chris Boucher layup. James Harden layup. Pascal Siakam floater, plus the foul. This has been a fun half of basketball.

7:55 p.m. — Gary Trent Jr. puts James Harden in the spin cycle.

7:45 p.m. — Chris Boucher is giving the Raptors a major boost off the bench. He's got 15 points and five rebounds in nine minutes.

End of first quarter: 76ers 34, Raptors 29

7:35 p.m. — James Harden is up to 10 points and five assists after a strong first quarter, but he also has two fouls. How will Doc Rivers adjust the rotation if foul trouble becomes an issue?

7:25 p.m. — Tyrese Maxey is a blur in transition.

7:15 p.m. — This is the version of James Harden that 76ers fans love to see.

7:10 p.m. — A hot start for the Raptors. They have hit seven of their first eight field goal attempts. Gary Trent Jr. has seven points in just four minutes.

What channel is Raptors vs. 76ers on?

  • TV channel (United States): NBA TV
  • TV channel (Canada): TSN 1/4
  • Live streaming: Sling TV (US) | TSN Direct (CA)

In the United States, Raptors vs. 76ers will be broadcast on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream Raptors vs. 76ers on Sling TV.

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In Canada, Game 6 of Raptors vs. 76ers will be broadcast on TSN 1/4. Viewers can also stream Raptors vs. 76ers on TSN Direct.

What time does Raptors vs. 76ers start?

  • Date: Thursday, April 28
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

Raptors vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 7:06 p.m. ET. National anthems will be performed at 6:51 p.m. ET, and pregame introductions will be held at 7:01 p.m. ET.

Game 6 will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Raptors vs. 76ers Game 6 injury report

(Current as of 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday)

Team Player Status Reason
Raptors Fred VanVleet Out Left hip; flexor — strain
Raptors Thaddeus Young Available Left hand; thumb — hyperextension
76ers Charles Bassey Out Right shoulder; sprain
76ers Joel Embiid Available Right thumb; sprain
76ers Matisse Thybulle Out Ineligible to play

Raptors vs. 76ers series schedule

The 76ers move on to play the Heat in the Conference Semifinals.

Date Game Time (ET) / Result
April 16 Game 1 76ers 131, Raptors 111
April 18 Game 2 76ers 112, Raptors 97
April 20 Game 3 76ers 104, Raptors 101
April 23 Game 4 Raptors 110, 76ers 102
April 25 Game 5 Raptors 103, 76ers 88
April 28 Game 6 76ers 132, Raptors 97

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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.