The Toronto Raptors' season ended with a 112-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series on May 3, 2026. The decisive factor was a disastrous third quarter, where the Raptors were outscored 33-19, turning a 56-52 halftime lead into an 85-75 deficit.
According to post-game analysis, the Raptors shot just 6-of-20 from the field in the third quarter, while the 76ers shot 12-of-21. Philadelphia's Joel Embiid scored 12 points in the quarter, and Tyrese Maxey added 10, exploiting Toronto's defensive breakdowns.
Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said after the game, 'We lost our composure in the third quarter. They came out with more energy and we couldn't match it.' The Raptors' star player, Scottie Barnes, finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds but struggled in the third, scoring only 4 points.
