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From Danny Green's observation, the Philadelphia 76ers play their best when they have their backs against the wall. His comments come in after the Toronto Raptors succumbed to Ben Simmons and crew who entered Game 6 down 3-2.
Per Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Green believes that both teams will be tested in the deciding Game 7.
“It seems as if they play pretty well with their backs up against the wall and we’ll see what we’re made of with our backs up against the wall as well next game.”
Danny Green on Raptors-Sixers: "It seems as if they play pretty well with their backs up against the wall and we’ll see what we’re made of with our backs up against the wall as well next game."
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) May 10, 2019
In Game 6, the 76ers outrebounded the Raptors by a hefty margin, 52-34. They also had more points in the paint with 56 markers as opposed to the Raptors' 42.
The Raptors entered the fourth quarter down by 20 points, 87-67. Though they tried to make a run in the fourth and final quarter, it just wasn't enough against the 76ers who were determined to keep their championship hopes alive.
Game 7 will take place on Sunday in Toronto. Perhaps that's one advantage that the Nick Nurse-led squad have. Like all elite-caliber teams, they play best when they're at home. But the 76ers, too, have had success on the road. Perhaps it'll all come down to who wants it the most. To qualify to the Eastern Conference Finals means to be a few steps away from the NBA Finals — the place where everyone's dreams are made of.
