76ers Overcome Slow Start to End Raptors’ Win Streak
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid contributed 29, and Trendon Watford achieved his first career triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 130-120 on Saturday.
Key Performances and Stats
- Trendon Watford recorded 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in his first start of the season for Philadelphia, snapping the 76ers' two-game losing streak.
- Joel Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes, shooting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
- Tyrese Maxey secured the win with a long jumper late in the game, putting the Sixers ahead 127-118 with 1:15 remaining.
Raptors' Efforts
- RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley led Toronto with 22 points each.
- Other double-digit scorers included Brandon Ingram (21), Scottie Barnes (18), Collin Murray-Boyles (12), Quentin Grimes (13), VJ Edgecombe (11), and Sandro Mamukelashvili (10).
- The Raptors trimmed the gap to 119-116 on Barrett’s 3-pointer with 3:25 left.
Game Highlights
Following Barrett’s three-pointer, Embiid’s tip-in capped a 6-0 run, pushing the Sixers ahead 125-116 with 1:55 remaining. The Raptors started strong, making 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts, but then shot just 23.1% (6 of 26) beyond the arc for the rest of the game.
"Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29, and Trendon Watford recorded his first career triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers beat Toronto 130-120 on Saturday to snap the visiting Raptors’ four-game winning streak."
Philadelphia’s resilience and Watford's standout debut helped reverse their early setbacks and secure a crucial win.