76ers overcome slow start to end Raptors’ win streak

76ers Overcome Slow Start to End Raptors’ Win Streak

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid contributed 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 Performances

Trendon Watford posted 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds, and 10 assists during his first start of the season, helping Philadelphia snap a two-game losing streak.
Joel Embiid played a season-high 26 minutes, shooting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc.
Tyrese Maxey made a crucial long jumper with 1:15 left, extending the lead to 127-118 to secure the win.

Raptors’ Contributions

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.
Toronto narrowed the gap to 119-116 with a 3-pointer from Barrett with 3:25 remaining before Embiid's tip-in pushed the lead to 125-116.

Game Highlights

Toronto started strong, making 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts but then cooled off, shooting just 23.1 percent (6 of 26) for the remainder of the game.

"Embiid’s tip-in capped a 6-0 run and gave the Sixers a 125-116 lead with 1:55 remaining."

The 76ers managed to pull ahead despite a slow start, fueled by balanced scoring and strong rebounds.

Author’s summary: The 76ers ended the Raptors’ winning streak with a strong team effort highlighted by Watford’s triple-double and clutch plays from Maxey and Embiid.

KNBR — 2025-11-09