The 76ers dominated the Raptors with a 115-102 victory on Monday, January 12, 2026. Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 33 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 27 points and 8 rebounds. The 76ers' strong performance in the first half, scoring 80 points, was a significant factor in their win. They made 27 out of 37 field goals, including 13 of 20 from beyond the arc, and an impressive 13 out of 13 free throws. Maxey's exceptional shooting, making 6 out of 7 attempts, including 3 out of 4 from long range, helped Philadelphia take a 45-28 lead after the first quarter. The 76ers' shooting prowess continued in the second half, making 7 out of 8 three-pointers to start the second quarter. Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram also contributed with 18 and 17 points, respectively, and 10 rebounds. Scottie Barnes, who hit the game-winning free throw in the previous match, was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week earlier that day. The Raptors' best player, Kyle Lowry, who was a key player in the team's 2019 NBA championship, struggled, airballing a 3-pointer and missing all three of his shots. The 76ers' biggest lead was 33 points, 87-54, after a three-pointer by VJ Edgecombe with 8:24 remaining in the third quarter. The 76ers' next game is at home against Cleveland, while the Raptors will play away at Indiana. The 76ers' strong performance and the Raptors' struggles provide an interesting insight into the dynamics of the NBA Eastern Conference.
