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Toronto Raptors Set to Battle Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena

As the Toronto Raptors prepare to host the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The Raptors, with a recent record of 23 wins and 45 losses, are looking to turn their fortunes around after a challenging stretch.


PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 22: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Analyzing their past performances, it's clear that the team has struggled with consistency. In their last game against Orlando Magic, despite scoring an impressive 48 points in the paint and shooting a solid 55 percent from two-point range, they fell short by losing with a score of 96-111. A concerning statistic for the team is their three-point percentage which stood at just 26 percent. However, they excelled at free throws with a near-perfect rate of 93 percent.


The game before that saw them put up more of a fight against Orlando Magic again but ultimately losing by ten points (103-113). They managed to steal the ball eleven times and had an impressive fast break performance scoring 37 points from such opportunities. Their three-point shooting improved slightly to hit at a rate of 41 percent.


PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22:  Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 22, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

In another recent matchup against Detroit Pistons, Toronto showed signs of strong offense in the paint with an outstanding performance resulting in scoring 64 points but still ended up on the losing side (104-113). Their defensive efforts were highlighted by eight blocks and thirteen steals which demonstrate their ability to disrupt opponents' plays.


As they face off against Philadelphia this time around, it will be crucial for Toronto Raptors to capitalize on their strengths while addressing areas such as turnovers where they've averaged over fifteen per game in these past encounters.


PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22:  Malachi Flynn #22 of the Toronto Raptors arrives to the arena before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 22, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for victory on March 31st at Scotiabank Arena. The match is scheduled for an early evening start at precisely six o'clock Eastern Time Zone (ET) and will be broadcasted live on TSN and NBCS-PH networks. This is certainly not one to miss!

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