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BIG GUNS. Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam power the Raptors to a pivotal 3-2 series lead. Photo from Toronto Raptors Twitter
LOS ANGELES, USA – The Toronto Raptors dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets dominated Portland to take commanding leads in their NBA playoff series on Tuesday, May 7 (Wednesday, May 8, Manila time)
The Raptors overpowered the 76ers, 125-89, to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference second-round series.
With 76ers star center Joel Embiid ailing, Toronto took full advantage on their home floor and can book a place in the Eastern Conference finals with a victory in Game 6 in Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic's 25 points and 19 rebounds, defeated the Trail Blazers, 124-98, for a 3-2 series lead and will also try to wrap up their Western Conference clash on the road on Thursday.
Game results
Toronto 125, Philadelphia 89 (READ: Raptors bulldoze Sixers by 36 for 3-2 series lead)
Denver 124, Portland 98 (READ: Nuggets dominate Game 5, push Trail Blazers to the brink)
– With a report from Agence France-Presse
