2019 NBA Playoffs: Watch Raptors vs. 76ers Game 6, live updates, TV channel, online stream, odds, prediction

2019 NBA Playoffs: Watch Raptors vs. 76ers Game 6, live updates, TV channel, online stream, odds, prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers entered Game 6 with their backs against the wall, and so far they've certainly responded accordingly.

After being dominated in a 125-89 loss to the Toronto Raptors and trailing the series 3-2, the Sixers came out of the gate strong on Thursday night and took a 58-43 lead into the break. Philadelphia recorded a 10-0 run in the opening quarter to open up a sizable advantage. In fact, Philadelphia led by as many as 19 points in the first half before Toronto cut into the deficit.

As a team, the 76ers were very balanced with production from up and down their lineup in the first 30 minutes. Jimmy Butler was very aggressive in the early going and paced the Sixers with 19 points on 9-of-15 shooting. Butler took the Sixers into the locker room on a high note as he scored the final seven points of the half for his team, including a layup in the final seconds.

On the Toronto side of things, Kawhi Leonard continued to carry the Raptors with 14 points and six rebounds. Pascal Siakam also got into double figures with 11 points and Serge Ibaka added 9 points off the bench.

The 76ers will need to continue this kind of play in the second half in order to keep their postseason alive.

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How to watch Raptors vs. 76ers Game 6

Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center -- Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTV channel: ESPN
Live stats: GameTracker  Online streaming: WATCHESPNOdds: 76ers +2 (Over/Under 212.5)

TV listings

All games will air on ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV during the postseason. Games on TNT and NBA TV can be streamed via fuboTV (try it for free).

Odds and Analysis

Check Sportsline's NBA pick sheet for all your daily odds.  

Key Players Game 6 storylines

Raptors: Over the past two games, the Raptors have been able to get some production from players not named Kawhi Leonard. After struggling in Game 4, Siakam rose to the occasion and was the driving force on the offensive end. In addition, Kyle Lowry scored 19 points while sharpshooting guard Danny Green added 17 points of his own. If the Raptors can continue to get this type of secondary production in addition to Leonard, it certainly bodes well for an Eastern Conference finals appearance.

76ers: Philadelphia played about as brutal a Game 5 as any team could've played. All-Star center Joel Embiid struggled with just 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting, but the most glaring part of his performance was his game-high eight turnovers. In addition, Ben Simmons continued to have a pedestrian series with just seven points to go along with seven rebounds and four assists. It's safe to say that Embiid and Simmons need to be better if Philadelphia wants to extend this series.

Game 6 prediction, pick

The Raptors flexed their muscles in a big way as they dominated the Sixers in Game 5. While Toronto looked absolutely flawless, it was a forgettable game for Philadelphia and it's certainly capable of winning this game at home. It'll be a dogfight, but the Sixers will force a Game 7.

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