Pascal Siakam was unstoppable offensively and kept the Toronto Raptors alive in the playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Siakam went for a game-high 34 points (10/17 shooting) and had 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Gary Trent Jr. added 24 points (8/20 shooting) for the winners.
James Harden (22 points, 5/17 shooting) and Joel Embiid (21 points, 7/16 shooting) combined for 43 points for the losing squad.
It was a hard-fought battle for three quarters, but the Raptors took over in the fourth. The hosts led by as many as 14 (92-106), thanks to a 7-16 run. Philadelphia never recovered and suffered its first loss in the series.
The Sixers lead 3-1 and need another win to advance to the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference. On other hand, the Raptors want to avoid elimination and force a Game 6.
Game 5 between Philadelphia and Toronto will take place at Wells Fargo Center on Monday, April 25.
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