Toronto Raptors set to begin second playoff series this weekend

At least one Canadian based team will carry their championship dreams into the second round of the playoffs.

The Toronto Raptors made quick work of the Orlando Magic in their NBA playoff series, beating the Florida squad four games to one.

Now the Raptors will take on a much tougher challenge against the Philadelphia 76ers, in a series that begins this Saturday, April 27.

Game 1 of Raptors-Sixers will be on Saturday night, as expected.

It'll be at 7:30 IF there is a Game 7 in the Spurs-Nuggets series, 8:00 if there is no Spurs-Nuggets G7. Denver leads that series 3-2 with Game 6 on Thursday.

— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) April 24, 2019

During the regular season, Toronto beat Philly three out of the four matchups between the two teams.

Toronto is looking to make it to the Eastern Conference Final for just the second time in team history, and the first since 2016.