76ers Overcome Slow Start to End Raptors’ Win Streak
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29, and Trendon Watford recorded his first career triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 130-120 on Saturday, ending Toronto's four-game winning streak.
Key Player Performances
- Trendon Watford had 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in his first start of the season, helping Philadelphia break a two-game losing streak.
- Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points.
- Joel Embiid contributed 29 points, playing a season-high 26 minutes and shooting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
Raptors’ Scoring Highlights
- RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley each scored 22 points.
- Brandon Ingram added 21 points.
- Scottie Barnes had 18 points, Collin Murray-Boyles 12, and Sandro Mamukelashvili 10 points.
- Quentin Grimes scored 13 points and VJ Edgecombe contributed 11 for the 76ers.
Game Recap
Toronto got within 119-116 on Barrett’s 3-pointer with 3:25 left in the game. Then, Embiid’s tip-in sparked a 6-0 run, giving Philadelphia a 125-116 lead with 1:55 remaining. Maxey’s long jumper with 1:15 on the clock pushed the lead to 127-118, securing the win.
Toronto started strong, making 10 of its first 12 three-point attempts but then shot only 23.1% (6 of 26) from beyond the arc for the rest of the game.
“Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes and was 4-of-8 shooting from 3-point range.”
Author's summary: The 76ers ended the Raptors' streak with standout performances from Maxey, Embiid, and Watford, capitalizing on strong defense and clutch plays late in the game.