76ers End Raptors’ Winning Streak with 130-120 Victory
The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a slow start to defeat the Toronto Raptors 130-120 on Saturday, snapping Toronto's four-game winning streak.
Key Player Performances
- Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 31 points.
- Joel Embiid contributed 29 points, including a season-high 26 minutes played and four 3-pointers made out of eight attempts.
- Trendon Watford recorded his first career triple-double, scoring 20 points, grabbing a career-high 17 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists in his first start this season for Philadelphia.
Raptors’ Contributions
- RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley scored 22 points each.
- Brandon Ingram added 21 points, Scottie Barnes had 18, Collin Murray-Boyles scored 12, and Sandro Mamukelashvili had 10.
- Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe scored 13 and 11 points respectively.
Crucial Moments
Toronto closed the gap to 119-116 with a 3-pointer from Barrett with 3:25 remaining.
“Embiid’s tip-in capped a 6-0 run and gave the Sixers a 125-116 lead with 1:55 remaining.”
Maxey’s long jumper with 1:15 left extended the lead to 127-118, securing the win for Philadelphia.
Shooting Summary
Toronto started strong, making 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts but cooled off significantly, shooting only 23.1% (6 of 26) from beyond the arc for the remainder of the game.
“Watford had 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and 10 assists in his first start of the season for Philadelphia, which snapped a two-game losing skid.”
The victory ended Philadelphia's two-game losing streak and helped them regroup with a strong team performance.
Author's summary: The 76ers halted the Raptors' winning run through balanced scoring and a historic triple-double by Watford, highlighted by clutch plays down the stretch.