76ers Overcome Slow Start to End Raptors’ Win Streak
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29, and Trendon Watford achieved his first career triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 130–120 on Saturday, ending Toronto’s four-game winning streak.
Game Highlights
- Watford tallied 20 points, a career-best 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in his first start of the season, helping Philadelphia snap a two-game skid.
- RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 22 points each.
- Brandon Ingram scored 21, Scottie Barnes added 18, Collin Murray-Boyles had 12, and Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 10 for the Raptors.
Key Moments
Toronto narrowed the deficit to 119–116 following a Barrett three-pointer with 3:25 remaining. Embiid then capped a 6–0 run with a tip-in, stretching the Sixers’ lead to 125–116 with 1:55 left. Maxey’s long jumper at 1:15 sealed the win at 127–118.
“Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes and went 4-of-8 from beyond the arc.”
Shooting Efficiency
Toronto started strong from deep, making 10 of its first 12 three-point attempts, but cooled down dramatically to hit only 23.1% (6 of 26) the rest of the way.
Summary: Philadelphia ended Toronto’s hot streak with a surge led by Maxey, Embiid, and Watford’s breakout triple-double performance.