The Philadelphia 76ers exacted sweet revenge on the Toronto Raptors with a decisive 115-102 victory on Monday, bouncing back from a heartbreaking 116-115 overtime loss the night before.
In Sunday’s thriller, the short-handed 76ers were missing stars Joel Embiid and Paul George. Tonight the two played and they played well.
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Embiid dropped 27 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in 36 big minutes, showing his left knee is fine. George contributed 15 points and six assists.
With the 76ers’ two stars back in the lineup, Philly exploded for 80 points in the first half, including a blistering 45-point first quarter.
Fueled by a hot shooting night, Tyrese Maxey poured in 33 points, slicing through Toronto’s defense with sharp moves. His rhythm alongside Embiid turned those quick pick-and-rolls into relentless attacks.
Back on the court with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, Brandon Ingram couldn’t stop Toronto from coming up short. On this night, nothing was stopping Philadelphia from getting revenge.
