Raptors vs. 76ers Game 5: Live score, updates, highlights from first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs

By | April 25, 2022
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The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of elimination, returning to Philadelphia for Game 5 against the 76ers.

After avoiding a sweep on Saturday, the Raptors will have to battle without their All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet, who left Game 4 with a strained hip flexor and will not suit up tonight.

The 76ers are also dealing with an injury to a key player, as MVP candidate Joel Embiid is playing through a torn ligament in his right thumb. Embiid intends to continue to compete through the ailment the entire postseason, with the intention of receiving surgery in the offseason.

Will the shorthanded Raptors be able to keep this series alive? Or will the 76ers be the first team in the NBA to advance to the second round?

We’ll have you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.

Raptors vs. 76ers Game 5: Live score, updates and highlights

Halftime: Raptors 54, 76ers 41

9:12 p.m.: It was a second quarter of runs but the Raptors came out on top by 13 points. Star rookie Scottie Barnes has been the catalyst for Toronto, scoring a team-high 12 points on 5-for-7 from the field. The Raptors have done a strong job containing the 76ers’ backcourt, as James Harden and Tyrese Maxey have combined for just seven points on 3-for-13 shooting from the field.

9:00 p.m.: And the 76ers answer right back. After surrendering a 12-0 run to start the frame, Philadelphia has rattled off an 8-0 run of its own. The Raptors lead 41-35 with 5:22 left in the half.

8:54 p.m.: The Raptors came out of the quarter roaring. Toronto started the frame on a 12-0 run, taking a 41-27 lead with 7:14 to play in the half. 

8:50 p.m.: Scottie ROY! The Rookie of the Year comes away with a steal and coast-to-coast finish to set the tone for the Raptors to start the frame.

End of first quarter: Raptors 29, 76ers 27

8:42 p.m.: The Raptors and 76ers are battling early. Joel Embiid (10 points) and Gary Trent Jr. (nine points) lead their respective teams, but both sides are getting balanced scoring contributions to this point. Tyrese Maxey came away with the best highlight of the first frame with this slick up-and-under layup.

8:38 p.m.: Precious Achiuwa taking Joel Embiid off the dribble for a highlight-reel finish, continuing to flash his growth this season.

8:31 p.m.: Here comes Joel Embiid. The All-Star center is settling in, scoring 10 quick points to bring the 76ers right back into this one. The Raptors still remain in the lead, 24-23, with 2:56 to play in the frame.

8:20 p.m.: The Raptors have come out firing, taking an early 18-9 lead in the first five minutes of the game. Interim starter Khem Birch is bringing the energy, up to five points with a 3-pointer.

8:12 p.m.: And James Harden has the game underway with the first bucket – a pull-up jumper to start things off.

Pregame

7:57 p.m.: The 76ers will keep the same starting five: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid.

7:57 p.m.: The Raptors will slot Scottie Barnes back into the starting lineup in place of the injured Fred VanVleet. Toronto will go with Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Khem Birch.

6:05 p.m.: The Raptors will be without All-Star guard Fred VanVleet, who left Game 4 with a strained hip flexor.

What channel is 76ers vs. Raptors on?

  • TV channel (US): NBA TV | NBC Sports Philadelphia (76ers’ region)
  • TV channel (CA): SN National
  • Live streaming: Sling TV (U.S. Only) | SN Now (CA)

In Canada, Game 5 between the 76ers and Raptors will be broadcast on SN National. Matt Devlin will call the game alongside analyst Alvin Williams.

In the United States, Game 5 of the first-round series between the 76ers and Raptors will be broadcast on NBA TV. Kevin Calabro (play-by-play), Brendan Haywood (analyst) and Nabil Karim (reporter) will be on the call.

In the 76ers region, viewers can watch a local broadcast of Game 5 on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Viewers can also stream 76ers vs. Raptors on Sling TV.

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What time does 76ers vs. Raptors start?

  • Date: Monday, April 25
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT

Raptors vs. 76ers Game 5 is scheduled to tip off shortly after 8 p.m. ET on Monday, April 25. The game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Raptors vs. 76ers series schedule

Here is the schedule for the remainder of the first-round series between the Raptors and 76ers.

(All times Eastern)

Date Game Time (ET) TV channel (US) TV channel (CA)
April 25 Game 5 TBD NBA TV SN National
April 28 Game 6* TBD TBD TBD
April 30 Game 7* TBD TNT TBD

*if necessary

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