The Toronto Raptors return back to Canada with their backs against a wall.
No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA Playoffs, and the Raptors will look to avoid falling into that historically irreversible hole when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena.
The 76ers handled the Raptors in both Games 1 and 2, as Toronto had no answer for the trio of Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey.
Toronto will still be without star rookie Scottie Barnes, who suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1. He’ll be forced to miss Games 2 and 3 as a result, but head coach Nick Nurse says his progress has been encouraging and the team is hoping he’ll be ready to go for Game 4.
Can the Raptors pick up their first win of the series at home, even without Barnes in the lineup? Or will the 76ers continue to roll over Toronto?
We have you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.
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Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3: Live score, updates and highlights
(All times Eastern)
This section will be updated when Game 3 tips off.
What channel is 76ers vs. Raptors on?
- TV channel (United States): NBA TV
- TV channel (Canada): SNE/O/P
- TV channel (International): Click here and select your country from the dropdown menu.
- Live streaming: Sling TV (US) | SN Now (CA)
In the United States, 76ers vs. Raptors will be broadcast on NBA TV. Veteran play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro will be joined by NBA champion Brendan Haywood and Nabil Karim to handle the call from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
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In Canada, Game 3 of Raptors vs. 76ers will be broadcast on SNE/O/P.
Matt Devlin and Alvin Williams will be on the call from Scotiabank Arena. Amy Audibert will be roaming the sidelines for the Sportnets crew and Danielle Michaud will serve as host.
What time does Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3 start?
- Date: Wednesday, April 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Raptors vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off shortly after 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Raptors vs. 76ers Game 3 injury report
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
| Raptors | Scottie Barnes | Doubtful | Left ankle sprain |
| Gary Trent Jr. | Available | Non-COVID illness | |
| 76ers | Charles Bassey | Out | Right shoulder sprain |
| Matisse Thybulle | Out | Ineligible to play |
Raptors vs. 76ers series schedule, TV channels
The series shifts to Toronto for Games 3 and 4 beginning on Wednesday, April 20. If there’s a Game 7, it will be played in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 30.
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Game | Location | Time | TV channel |
| April 16 | Game 1: 76ers 131, Raptors 111 | Wells Fargo Center | Final | TSN |
| April 18 | Game 2: 76ers 112, Raptors 97 | Wells Fargo Center | Final | TSN |
| April 20 | Game 3 | Scotiabank Arena | 8 p.m. | SN East, Ont, Pac |
| April 23 | Game 4 | Scotiabank Arena | 2 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| April 25 | Game 5* | Wells Fargo Center | TBD | Sportsnet |
| April 28 | Game 6* | Scotiabank Arena | TBD | TSN |
| April 30 | Game 7* | Wells Fargo Center | TBD | Sportsnet |
*If necessary
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