76ers Overcome Slow Start to End Raptors’ Win Streak
Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers with 31 points, supported by Joel Embiid’s 29 points and Trendon Watford’s first career triple-double as they defeated the Toronto Raptors 130-120 on Saturday. This victory ended Toronto’s four-game winning streak.
Strong Performances by Philadelphia
- Trendon Watford scored 20 points, grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists in his first start of the season.
- The 76ers snapped a two-game losing streak with this win.
- Joel Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes and shot 4-of-8 from three-point range.
- Maxey sealed the victory with a long jumper, extending the lead to 127-118 with 1:15 remaining.
Toronto Raptors Effort
- RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley each scored 22 points to lead the Raptors.
- Other key contributors included Brandon Ingram (21), Scottie Barnes (18), Collin Murray-Boyles (12), and Sandro Mamukelashvili (10).
- Toronto narrowed the gap to 119-116 on Barrett’s 3-pointer with 3:25 left, but the Sixers responded with a decisive 6-0 run capped by Embiid’s tip-in.
- The Raptors started hot by making 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts but struggled thereafter, shooting only 23.1% (6 of 26) from beyond the arc for the rest of the game.
"Toronto made 10 of its first 12 shots from 3-point range before shooting 23.1 percent (6 of 26) from beyond the arc for the rest of the game."
Philadelphia’s balanced effort and strong finishes helped them overcome a slow start and snap the Raptors’ winning momentum.
Author's summary: The 76ers ended the Raptors' hot streak behind Maxey's 31 points and Watford’s triple-double, overcoming early shooting struggles and closing strong.