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and J.J. Redick, the Sixers feature one of the strongest starting fives in the association – two all-stars, a former all-star, a fringe and possible future all-star and an elite shooter. Still, the Raptors seem well positioned to match up with them.
You can never feel comfortable going into a matchup with Embiid and Simmons – two of the most uniquely skilled players at their positions – but the Raptors are about as well equipped to handle them as any team in the league. Green will likely draw the Butler assignment, with Lowry chasing around Redick – he had success covering two-guards“These are, I think, two similar teams,” Nurse said. “Teams that added some pieces here late, made some changes in the off-season but still have a couple of guys hanging around from last year’s team. It should be a great series. I know there’s a lot of talent on the floor for both teams.
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