Maxey Shines as Philadelphia Overcome Raptors’ Challenge Without LeBron James

Key Takeaways:

• Tyrese Maxey delivered 27 points to lead the 76ers to a 123-112 win over Toronto
• Joel Embiid, returning after a knee scare early in the game, contributed 20 points as Philadelphia improved to 10-3
• Toronto, without Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, saw RJ Barrett register 31 points in their fourth defeat in five games

Match Analysis

Philadelphia 76ers, competing in the absence of LeBron James (back) who missed his third outing of the season, secured a 123-112 triumph over the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday evening. The 76ers responded assertively after their prior 123-101 defeat to the Boston Celtics, fuelled by a strong collective performance.

smilin’ from south philly 😁

@Bloom_Energy https://t.co/TRjAEkBkjZ

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 13, 2026

Performance Breakdown

Tyrese Maxey led all 76ers scorers with 27 points, demonstrating offensive consistency throughout the contest. Joel Embiid, initially listed as questionable due to a foot issue, suffered a fright in the first quarter after landing awkwardly following a collision with Immanuel Quickley. Nevertheless, the seven-foot centre returned to the floor later in the opening period to resounding support from the home fans and finished with 20 points. Jaylen Brown also made a significant impact, adding 18 points in what was his first appearance against his former side.

For Toronto, RJ Barrett stood out by amassing 31 points, ably supported by Immanuel Quickley’s 25-point contribution. Despite their efforts, the Raptors’ rotation was stretched due to extended absences for Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Scottie Barnes (groin), with Leonard sidelined for a tenth consecutive fixture and Barnes for a fourth.

Game Flow and Statistics

The Raptors held momentum early, establishing a 16-point advantage during the first half. However, Philadelphia took charge down the stretch, surging ahead late in the third quarter and entering the final period with a 96-87 lead. Toronto threatened a late comeback, narrowing the deficit to six points after Jamison Battle’s three-pointer with 4:42 to play, but the 76ers responded decisively, outscoring the visitors 10-3 in the following stretch. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s three-point effort helped seal the victory for Philadelphia.

Looking Ahead

The Raptors, coming off the second contest of a back-to-back after their 98-93 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, will now prepare to host the New York Knicks on Sunday. Philadelphia are set to continue their home stand with a match-up against Indiana on the same day.