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Raptors vs Nets game 3 review: Raptors are one win away from Conference Semifinals

by
Soham Mukherjee
August 21, 2020

Toronto Raptors are in red hot form as they get the better of Brooklyn Nets in three games in a row now. The defending champions are just one victory away from entering their 5th consecutive conference semifinal. The first round fixture of Raptors vs Nets now looking one-sided with Raptors leading the charts 3-0.

Raptors looked determined from the first minute, starting the game with a three pointer. Nick Nurse’s men maintained a healthy lead throughout the game and never looked lacking in characters in the court. From offence to defense, Raptors were top-notch in every department.

Poetry by the Raptors pic.twitter.com/STO9DyxokX

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 21, 2020

Raptors started off quickly and finished the first quarter with 24-17 points. By the end of halftime, Raptors soon doubled down on the lead as the scoreboard showed 57-42 in Raptors’ favor after the second quarter. In this period, Raptors score 10 3-pointers that reflect their long-range shooting ability.

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Nets tried their heart out to reduce the margin in the third quarter. At one point they lowered the gap to 8 points. However Raptors soon took charge as Pascal Siakam scored back-to-back triples to maintain a safe lead. The lanky Cameroonian yet had another note-worthy performance with points and rebounds to his name. End of Q3, it was 84-68 for Raptors.

All-Star at work 🌶️

24 Pts / 6 Reb / 5 Ast pic.twitter.com/bAZR2Yocdg

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 21, 2020

In the fourth and final quarter, it was a one-way contest as Brooklyn Nets slowly disappeared from the game with several offensive errors and missed passes. Raptors vs Nets 3rd game of the series finished with a 117-88 scoreline.

Final pic.twitter.com/XSMhnnR0H6

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 21, 2020

Raptors play every game as a team not depending on individual brilliance. The chemistry they have as a group is worthy of praise. They have superb squad depth as their bench players can also make a difference which was seen in today’s game. The bench players secured 47 points today.

After this match, only a miracle can save the Nets from elimination. Raptors dominated the first round of NBA playoffs and are the rightful owners of 3-0 lead. If they can continue this performance, they will be among the favorites to win the NBA Championship once again.