Coming off a close loss to the Nets, the Sixers travelled to Toronto to play the Atlantic-division leading Raptors. The 76ers were never too far out of it but the Raptors' offense tore Philly's defense open. The Sixers' league-worst defense let up 125 points in another loss on the road as the Sixers were defeated 125-114.
The 76ers shot well in the first half but their defense was lacking. Toronto was able to get to the foul-line time and time again and cashed in hitting 21 of 25 FTs in the first 2 quarters. The Sixers trailed 60-68 at halftime. Carter-Williams led Philly with 15 points and 5 assists while Jonas Valanciunas poured on 17 points and 7 rebounds for the Raptors.
The Sixers' defense continued to just let up too many points in the 3rd as the Raptors knocked down 3 treys in the quarter. Philadelphia kept attacking the basket but their defense's struggles put them in a hole. Henry Sims got involved in the second half, eventually finishing with 22 points and 8 boards, but Toronto's Valanciunas had his way in Philly's paint. The Sixers would fall short in this offensively packed contest.
Michael Carter-Williams put together a great all-around game in the loss with a near triple-double. MCDubz scored 19 points and added 9 rebounds and 8 assists. James Anderson ended with 17 points and Thad Young added 16. Philadelphia received some help off the bench with both Tony Wroten and Elliot Williams scoring 11 points. The Sixers shot an effective 52% for the game as they hit 8 three-pointer and scored 62 points in their opponent's paint.
Toronto also shot an effective 50% from the field, knocking down 12 from downtown on their way to the win. The Raptors only committed 7 turnovers. Kyle Lowry ended with 29 points and 8 assists while Valanciunas scored 26 and secured 12 rebounds. Both DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Patterson contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds.
The 76ers will challenge the Grizzlies in Memphis on Friday looking to avoid yet another 3 game skid as the season nears its end.
By: Matt Ryan
The Sixers' defense continued to just let up too many points in the 3rd as the Raptors knocked down 3 treys in the quarter. Philadelphia kept attacking the basket but their defense's struggles put them in a hole. Henry Sims got involved in the second half, eventually finishing with 22 points and 8 boards, but Toronto's Valanciunas had his way in Philly's paint. The Sixers would fall short in this offensively packed contest.
Michael Carter-Williams put together a great all-around game in the loss with a near triple-double. MCDubz scored 19 points and added 9 rebounds and 8 assists. James Anderson ended with 17 points and Thad Young added 16. Philadelphia received some help off the bench with both Tony Wroten and Elliot Williams scoring 11 points. The Sixers shot an effective 52% for the game as they hit 8 three-pointer and scored 62 points in their opponent's paint.
Toronto also shot an effective 50% from the field, knocking down 12 from downtown on their way to the win. The Raptors only committed 7 turnovers. Kyle Lowry ended with 29 points and 8 assists while Valanciunas scored 26 and secured 12 rebounds. Both DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Patterson contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds.
The 76ers will challenge the Grizzlies in Memphis on Friday looking to avoid yet another 3 game skid as the season nears its end.
By: Matt Ryan
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