Raptors Smash 76ers to Grab Series Lead

Steve Bell

am800-sports-basketball-nba-toronto-raptors-76'ers-1.9185720 TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball as Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers defends in the second half during Game Five of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 7, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) (Vaughn Ridley/Pascal Siakam of the Raptors dunks the ball as Joel Embiid of the 76ers defends during Game Five of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2019 in Toronto. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images))

Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard lead Toronto to an easy win over Philadelphia

Pascal Siakam scored 25 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 125-89 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five of their East semifinal at Scotibank Arena.

Kawhi Leonard posted a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

Kyle Lowry chipped in 19 points for the Raptors, who lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.

Jimmy Butler scored 22 points to lead Philadelphia.

Tobias Harris contributed 15 for the 76ers. Joel Embiid finished with just 13 points and six rebounds.

Game six is set for Philly on Thursday night.

Also in the NBA on Tuesday, the Denver Nuggets routed the Portland Trailblazers 124-98 to take a 3-2 lead in that best-of-seven Western Conference series.