Jimmy Butler exuded confidence after a narrow loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of the series, one that now puts the Philadelphia 76ers at a disadvantage after losing the home-court advantage they stole in Game 2.

The mercurial forward wasn't shaken by the recent loss, claiming his team has always made the most of critical situations like the ones they find themselves in:

“We’re fine,” said Butler, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think we perform better when are backs are against the wall anyways…”

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The Sixers will have Joel Embiid in the lineup once again, as he was listed as probable with an upper respiratory infection earlier on Tuesday. Embiid didn't have his best legs underneath him in Game 3, posting only 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting through 35 minutes of play, largely bothered by his health issues and visibly winded throughout the game.

Philly has had Butler and Embiid alternate as the heroes of each of its wins, though it'll likely take a collective effort to take down the Kawhi Leonard-led Raptors in this series.

Leonard has been on fire in each of the four games, carving the Sixers' defense while shooting an unprecedented 62% from the field for the series.

The hope is that Butler's confidence translates into results, as winning this game on the road could signify a chance to close this out in six games, with a home game awaiting at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.