WATCH: NBA game recap and highlights

Rappler.com

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

WATCH: NBA game recap and highlights
The Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets move within a win of nailing conference finals slots

 

 

LOS ANGELES, USA – The Toronto Raptors dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets dominated Portland to take commanding leads in their NBA playoff series on Tuesday, May 7 (Wednesday, May 8, Manila time)

The Raptors overpowered the 76ers, 125-89, to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference second-round series.

With 76ers star center Joel Embiid ailing, Toronto took full advantage on their home floor and can book a place in the Eastern Conference finals with a victory in Game 6 in Philadelphia on Thursday.

The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic’s 25 points and 19 rebounds, defeated the Trail Blazers, 124-98, for a 3-2 series lead and will also try to wrap up their Western Conference clash on the road on Thursday.

Game results

Toronto 125, Philadelphia 89 (READ: Raptors bulldoze Sixers by 36 for 3-2 series lead)

Denver 124, Portland 98 (READ: Nuggets dominate Game 5, push Trail Blazers to the brink)

– With a report from Agence France-Presse

Add a comment

Sort by

There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.

Summarize this article with AI

How does this make you feel?

Loading
Download the Rappler App!