The Toronto Raptors aren't looking too hot right now. The team has lost three straight games against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs, capped by an epic Joel Embiid performance. Because of that, Pascal Siakam and the team find themselves at an unsurmountable 0-3 hole. All hope seems to be lost for this team.
Amid the dread of being swept in the playoffs, one fan tried to have a little fun with the situation. One user by the name of u/somerandomperson1212 posted a hilariously detailed reason why the Raptors can come back out of the 0-3 hole against the Sixers. (via @ItsLowryWorld on Twitter)
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— taylor (@ItsLowrysWorld) April 22, 2022
This Raptors fan used every trick in the book to try and justify a comeback win over the Sixers. From the NBA's 75th anniversary to Doc Rivers' reputation for blowing series leads to the Maple Leafs of all things, he had it all. You have to appreciate the effort he made into what is essentially just a joke.
Unfortunately, this magnificent joke-post won't be enough to save the team. The Raptors barged into the playoffs as a surprise contender this year, behind Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and All-Star Fred VanVleet. Against the Sixers, though, the talent gap became apparent. No one could match Joel Embiid's dominance, and it led to the star's revenge game for 2019.
With Barnes being a question mark for Game 4, it's interesting to see what the Raptors do moving forward for this playoff run. Do they try to go for the win and give their rookie more playoff reps? Or do they wave the proverbial white flag and sit out Barnes for the series?
