James Harden After Game 6 Win: 'We Weren't Going Back To Philly For A Game 7'

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 to close out the series 4-2 on Thursday night.

"We weren't going back to Philly for a Game 7," said James Harden, who finished the game with 22 points and 15 assists.

The Sixers were lead by Joel Embiid's 33 points and 10 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey, who struggled in Games 4 and 5, added 25 points and 8 assists.

The Sixers took charge of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Raptors 37-17. The run included Philadelphia scoring 17 points in a row.  

Harden credited his aggressiveness for his performance.

"I wanted to come out and be aggressive. Not just scoring basketball, but making the right plays, and getting into the paint. I knew good things would happen," said Harden.

The Sixers begin their series against the Heat on Monday. 

Via Tim Bontemps/ESPN

[Tamimi]

Easy to say it after winning. He should've said it before the game.

[ryguy613]

Sorry but this shouldnt have been a 6 game series to begin with. He has no reason to talk about getting out of the first round against an inferior opponent. If they beat Miami in the next round they can start talking

[King4Day]

"We thought about going back to Philly for game 7 but it didn't work out that way"

....

What else is he gonna say?

[rzzzzz]

He had a great game last night. That’s all that matters today.

[phillynative]

Sorry but this shouldnt have been a 6 game series to begin with. He has no reason to talk about getting out of the first round against an inferior opponent. If they beat Miami in the next round they can start talking

Lakers are home

[DeBrick]

He had a great game last night. That’s all that matters today.

not sure if that;s "all that matters" this day though...