The Toronto Raptors entered their NBA Playoffs first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers as a team with the potential to pull off an upset. Many thought the Raptors, who were one of the league's better defensive teams in the regular season, would be able to slow the high-octane Sixers' offensive attack. That hasn't been the case, as Philly has dropped a combined 243 points in the first two games. The undersized Raptors have had no answer for Joel Embiid inside and have been picked apart by James Harden's passing. While things may be starting to feel hopeless for Raptors fans, there are still adjustments that the franchise can make to turn this series around as it heads back to Toronto.

Here are three adjustments the Raptors must make after getting blown out by the Sixers in Game 2.

3 Adjustments Raptors Must Make Against Sixers In NBA Playoffs 

3. Don't let Joel Embiid get position down low

Easier said than done! However, the Raptors must find a way to stop Embiid from setting up shop in the paint. The Sixers big man dropped 31 points in Game 2, with Raptors head coach Nick Nurse noting that Philly seemed to make an effort at getting Embiid the ball in “deeper areas.” Embiid is very capable as a shooter, both in the mid-range game and from deep. However, Toronto can live with him shooting jumpers. What they can't do, is to continue to let him get position down low against their undersized frontcourt.

2. Pick up the pace

This is something the Raptors did a much better job of in Game 2, as they generated 89 shot attempts to the Sixers' 69. Both these teams were two of the slowest paced in the NBA during the regular season, though it's clear that such a strategy won't work against the Sixers. There isn't much that the Raptors will be able to do defensively against Embiid, though they can at least combat Philly's offensive barrage and size with a more small-ball, pace-and-space approach on offense.

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1. Defend the three-point line 

It sounds obvious but it's something the Raptors simply haven't done well enough. With solid defenders on the wing, such as Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby, Toronto certainly has the personnel to affect shooters defensively. However, the results have been poor at best, as the Sixers have had zero resistance en route to nailing 30 three-pointers combined in the series' first two contests. The Raptors will be in danger of getting swept if that trend continues. Somehow, someway, they need to get a hand in the face of Philly's three-point shooters and do a better job of playing help defense on the perimeter.