With James sidelined, the 76ers see contributions from across the roster to defeat the Raptors, becoming the second team in the Eastern Conference to reach 10 wins.
Despite the absence of LeBron James and a brief injury scare for Joel Embiid, the 76ers—bolstered by strong performances from Tyrese Maxey and Embiid, along with key contributions off the bench from Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope—defeated the Toronto Raptors 123–112, becoming the second team in the Eastern Conference to reach 10 wins this season.
Having suffered two losses in their previous three games, the 76ers hosted the Raptors on the 12th. With LeBron James sidelined, the first half turned into a tightly contested back-and-forth battle. However, the 76ers’ core stars delivered, and reserves Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stepped up in the second half to help secure a 123–112 victory—the team’s 10th win of the season.
The 76ers, who started the season strong behind a newly assembled “Big Four,” have recently faced setbacks against top-tier opponents like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, sparking discussions regarding the team’s ongoing chemistry and integration. In the matchup against the Raptors on the 12th, LeBron James was ruled out due to lower back and sciatic nerve pain, while star big man Joel Embiid experienced a knee injury during the first quarter; fortunately, after a brief trip to the locker room for treatment, he was able to return to the court.
The visiting Raptors came out strong in the first half, with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley both finding their rhythm early—scoring 13 and 15 points, respectively, before the break—to keep the game tied at 60–60.
However, the 76ers heated up after halftime. Tyrese Maxey, who had already scored 14 points in the first half, continued his hot streak, while reserves Simmons and Caldwell-Pope provided a major boost from beyond the arc—hitting five and three three-pointers, respectively. This helped the 76ers steadily extend their lead in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing an 11-point victory. With this win, the 76ers reached their 10th victory of the season, becoming the second team in the Eastern Conference—following the Celtics—to hit that mark.
In the win, Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points and 8 assists, while VJ Edgecombe delivered an all-around performance with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Brown and Embiid contributed 18 and 20 points, respectively. For the Raptors, RJ Barrett paced the team with 31 points, and Immanuel Quickley added 26.