Raptors keep coming up short in loss to 76ers - Raptors Republic

Raptors Fall Short Against 76ers Despite Competitive Effort

The game started promisingly for the Raptors. They made several early shots, with Quickley sinking three quick triples. Scottie Barnes fought hard against Joel Embiid, while Ochai Agbaji stepped in for the injured Jakob Poeltl. Notably, the 76ers wore their Iverson-era black jerseys, matching the court design, adding a nostalgic touch.

The 76ers managed to keep pace, slightly outscoring the Raptors 17-15 in the opening moments. Trendon Watford was active early, scoring 7 points and grabbing two offensive rebounds, capitalizing on the defense’s lack of attention.

Philadelphia effectively fed Tyrese Maxey, the NBA’s top scorer, keeping their offensive rhythm strong. The Raptors responded with a series of threes — two by Shead and one by Barrett — which gave them a temporary lead.

When Sandro Mamukelashvili entered the game, Maxey faced tougher defensive pressure. This change allowed the Raptors to move the ball more fluidly on offense, with 10 of their first 11 baskets assisted. Collin Murray-Boyles also made his game debut off the bench, signaling a rotation shift following a change in the starting lineup.

Murray-Boyles made an immediate impact, adding defensive energy, pressuring the ball, intercepting Oubre Jr. on the break, attacking the rim, and making smart passes.

"Back to Murray-Boyles – he was fantastic in his opening minutes. Provided some punch on defense, plucked Oubre Jr. in the open court while providing ball pressure, rolled to the bucket, and moved the ball on when he was meant to."

The Raptors showed moments of strong teamwork and individual effort but ultimately came up short against the 76ers.

Author’s summary: The Raptors played aggressively and moved the ball well early on, but despite promising performances, they couldn’t overcome the 76ers’ balanced attack and veteran presence.

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