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The Philadelphia 76ers outplayed the Toronto Raptors to triumph 116-95 and grab a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers, putting up a play-off career-high 33 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks at the Wells Fargo Center to put his side in the driving seat ahead of game four.
🏀 GAME THREE FINAL SCORE 🏀
The @sixers win Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead behind a #NBAPlayoffs career-high 33 PTS, 10 REB, 5 BLK from Joel Embiid!#PhilaUnite 116#WeTheNorth 95
Jimmy Butler: 22 PTS, 9 REB, 9 ASTJJ Redick: 15 PTS, 3 3PMTobias Harris: 13 PTS, 8 REB pic.twitter.com/QTCY7prldI
— NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2019
The 76ers ran away with the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Raptors 27-14, and MVP candidate Embiid hitting two free throws and a three-pointer in the final quarter.
Jimmy Butler was in equally-fine form, finishing just shy of a triple-double with 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.
Kawhi Leonard matched Embiid with a top score of 33 points for the Raptors but will no doubt be hoping to get the better of his rival when the 76ers host game four on Sunday night.
