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Philadelphia 76ers: 3 takeaways from huge Game 6 win vs. Raptors

BySimon Smith|
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 09: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers walks to the locker room as a fan holds up a sign after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center on May 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Raptors 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 09: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers walks to the locker room as a fan holds up a sign after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center on May 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Raptors 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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(Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

On the brink of elimination, here are three takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their season-saving Game 6 win.

Right from the outset of Game 6, it was clear the Philadelphia 76ers were not going to let their 2018-19 campaign conclude without putting up a significant fight.

With their season on the line, the Sixers were a completely different outfit than the one that was trounced by 36 points in Game 5. In defeating the Toronto Raptors 112-101 Thursday night, the Sixers have set up a decisive Game 7 in Toronto on Sunday.

Once again, Jimmy Butler led the Sixers in scoring with 25 points, while Ben Simmons rebounded from his seven-point performance in Game 5 to add 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field. In all, the Sixers had six players score in double figures, with the Raptors having just three, led by Kawhi Leonard‘s 29 points.

Having been out-rebounded 42-37 in Game 5, the Sixers made amends by crashing the glass for a significant 52-34 advantage, including 16 boards on the offensive end.

With each team now clearly familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of their opposition, it sets the scene for a fascinating Game 7 — the first for the Sixers since 2012 when they fell to the Boston Celtics in the second round.

However before Game 7 kicks off, here are three takeaways from the Sixers’ huge win.