Raptors keep coming up short in loss to 76ers

Raptors Fall Short in Loss to 76ers

The game started well for the Raptors. They hit their shots early, with Quickley making three quick triples. Scottie Barnes battled hard against Joel Embiid, while Ochai Agbaji started in place of the injured Jakob Poeltl.

The 76ers wore their classic Iverson-era black jerseys, matching the court’s design. They kept pace with the Raptors, outscoring them 17-15 in the initial minutes.

Key Player Performances

Trendon Watford was active early, scoring 7 points and grabbing two offensive rebounds, capitalizing on limited defensive attention.
Philadelphia's offense centered around Tyrese Maxey, the NBA’s leading scorer, who received solid ball distribution.
The Raptors responded with a series of three-pointers from Shead and Barrett, allowing them to take the lead.

Rotation Changes and Impact

Coach's decision to sub in Sandro Mamukelashvili gave Maxey more defensive challenges but boosted the Raptors’ ball movement, resulting in 10 of their first 11 baskets being assisted.

Collin Murray-Boyles joined the bench rotation for the first time. In his opening minutes, he made a strong defensive impact by applying ball pressure, intercepting Oubre Jr., driving to the basket, and facilitating offense.

"He was fantastic in his opening minutes, providing defensive punch and effective ball movement."

These lineup adjustments reflected a broader change in the Raptors’ rotation throughout the game.

Author's summary: Despite some strong individual efforts and effective ball movement, the Raptors struggled to maintain their lead and ultimately fell short against the 76ers.

Raptors Republic — 2025-11-09

Raptors Fall Short in Loss to 76ers

Key Player Performances

Rotation Changes and Impact

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