Wednesday, 20 Apr 2022. 11:47 PM
The Raptors’ loss in Game 3 of the series once morest the 76ers threw a shower of cold water on the Raptors, but especially on Nick Nurse.
“It’s one of the toughest losses I remember from my time here. »
Behind 0-3, hopes seem slim – if not non-existent for the Raptors.
“If we had managed to hold on, we would have been in the series. Instead, we’ve dug ourselves a deep hole and it’s going to be tough to get out of it,” Nurse admitted with difficulty following the loss.
If the Raptors are now three games behind, it is in large part because of the excellence of Joel Embiid, once once more.
“I think we did a lot of good things. When he started to open the machine, we had to adjust. Either Embiid scored or he got to the free throw line and we had to take the ball out of his hands. We have had success, but not enough. »
If there is very little positive to be drawn from the precarious position of the Raptors, it must be admitted that the formation has sold its skin dearly.
“We fought very hard. I am proud of the players. We increased the intensity,” admitted Fred VanVleet following the match.
” It’s difficult. We cannot go back. We need to get up and look in the mirror. Now is not the time to mope. We are the only ones to blame in this situation,” he continued.
Even if the boat is taking on water and seems very close to sinking, there is no question for the Raptors to admit defeat and offer the 76ers the fourth game on a silver platter.
“Right now, we are still in the fight. We’re going to have to bring more energy, better execution and fight more. »
At the Sixers, even if we are aware that it was far from being the best performance offered, we gladly accept this victory.
“It’s quite a gain. We didn’t play well, we had a lot of turnovers because of nonchalance, but it’s a great win for us and we’ll take it,” 76ers head coach Doc Rivers said simply.
Joel Embiid stuns Toronto with 0.7 seconds!
A loss that hurts the Raptors excessively
