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, snapping Toronto’s four-game winning streak.
Standout Performances
- Trendon Watford, in his first start of the season, tallied 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.
- Joel Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes, shooting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
- Tyrese Maxey hit a crucial long jumper with 1:15 left, extending the Sixers' lead to 127-118.
Raptors Key Players
- RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 22 points each.
- Brandon Ingram scored 21 points, Scottie Barnes 18, Collin Murray-Boyles 12, and Sandro Mamukelashvili 10.
- Quentin Grimes contributed 13 points and VJ Edgecombe 11.
Game Highlights
Toronto started strong, making 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts. However, they struggled thereafter, shooting only 23.1% (6 of 26) from beyond the arc for the remainder of the game.
"Toronto pulled within 119-116 on Barrett’s 3-pointer with 3:25 left before Embiid’s tip-in capped a 6-0 run and gave the Sixers a 125-116 lead with 1:55 remaining."
The victory ended Philadelphia’s two-game losing streak and showcased the team's resilience despite a slow start.
Summary: The 76ers' combined efforts, led by Maxey, Embiid, and Watford’s first triple-double, halted the Raptors’ momentum, securing a key 130-120 win.