Raptors and 76ers Clash in Philly
The Toronto Raptors take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.

The Raptors (13-17) have left a relatively encouraging start to the season firmly in the rearview mirror, as they'll come into Monday's contest having dropped five consecutive games. Their most recent stumble came Sunday evening, when they dropped a 126-110 decision at home to a short-handed Warriors team. Pascal Siakam paced the Raptors with 27 points, complementing them with six assists and five rebounds. Fred VanVleet delivered 22 points, eight assists, four rebounds and one steal. Scottie Barnes supplied 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal. Malachi Flynn totaled 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Chris Boucher turned in an 11-point, 14-rebound double-double.

The Raptors will list Gary Trent (quadriceps) as questionable for Monday's game. OG Anunoby (hip), Ron Harper (knee), Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Otto Porter (toe) will be out.

The 76ers (16-12), in contrast, are on an upward trajectory going into Monday's contest, as they've prevailed in four straight games. Their most recent success came Friday night, when they knocked off the Golden State Warriors by a 118-106 score. Joel Embiid paced the 76ers with a 34-point, 13-rebound double-double that included four assists, four steals and two blocks. James Harden registered 27 points, nine assists and five rebounds. De'Anthony Melton registered 17 points, nine boards, seven assists and two steals. Shake Milton and Georges Niang turned in matching 11-point, two-steal efforts, with Milton also recording three assists, two steals and one block.

The 76ers will list Furkan Korkmaz (illness) as questionable for Monday's game. Tyrese Maxey (foot) will remain out.

Monday's game marks the third of four meetings between the teams this season. The series is split 1-1.
Posted on: 12/18/2022 7:39 PM