UPDATE: Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors Injury Reports
Javon Freeman-Liberty, Christian Koloko, Jontay Porter, and Markquis Nowell are all out for the Raptors. In the meantime, Nicolas Batum, Ricky Council IV, and Terquavion Smith will not be playing for the 76ers.
Robert Covington is likely, but Patrick Beverley, De’Anthony Melton, and Mo Bamba are all dubious. After 27 games played, the Raptors have an 11-16 record, enough for the 12th spot in the Eastern Conference. They have lost their last ten games 3-7, most recently by a score of 113-104 against the Denver Nuggets.
In 33 minutes of action, Scottie Barnes led the club with 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, one block, and a 13/21 shooting percentage. The Raptors’ next game is scheduled for Saturday night, when they host the Utah Jazz, after the 76ers.The 76ers are now ranked third in the Eastern Conference after going 19-8 in their first 27 games.
They have won seven of their past ten games, going 7-3 overall. Most recently, they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113.Joel Embiid, the 2023 MVP, took the lead in 36 minutes of play with 51 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block while shooting 17/25 from the floor. The 76ers’ next game is scheduled for Monday night, when they host the Miami Heat, after the Raptors.