76ers Overcome Slow Start to End Raptors’ Win Streak
Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers with 31 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 29 points. Trendon Watford recorded his first career triple-double as the Sixers defeated the Toronto Raptors 130-120 on Saturday, ending Toronto's four-game winning streak.
Key Performances
- Trendon Watford scored 20 points, grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists in his first start of the season, helping Philadelphia break a two-game losing streak.
- For the Raptors, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley each scored 22 points. Brandon Ingram added 21, Scottie Barnes had 18, Collin Murray-Boyles scored 12, and Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 10.
Game Highlights
Toronto pulled within 119-116 after Barrett’s 3-pointer with 3:25 remaining, but Embiid’s tip-in sparked a 6-0 run that gave the Sixers a 125-116 lead with 1:55 left. Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes and was 4-of-8 from three-point range.
Maxey’s long jumper with 1:15 remaining extended the lead to 127-118, sealing the victory.
Three-Point Shooting
Toronto started strong, making 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts, but then cooled off, hitting only 6 of 26 (23.1%) the rest of the game.
“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 balanced effort and timely plays halted Toronto’s momentum and ended their winning streak.
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