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Looking over the NBA, the Toronto Raptors have crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 125 to 89 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series.

The Raptors, who led with just a single point at the end of the 1st quarter, took full advantage of their home floor to claim the 2nd 37-17 and make it a 21-point margin. Philadelphia showed signs of life, early in the 3rd quarter, cutting the deficit to 13.

But the challenge did not last long, as the hosts rebuilt their lead, entering the final frame up 92 to 70. Toronto can clinch the best of 7 series by winning Game 6 on Thursday in Philadelphia.