Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers
PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers (21-15) will aim for a fifth straight road win when they visit the Toronto Raptors (23-16) on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET . These Atlantic Division rivals sit separated by just a half-game in the standings, making this matchup a crucial barometer for both teams' playoff positioning. The 76ers boast elite free throw shooting at 81.6%, ranking fifth league-wide, while controlling turnovers at a sixth-ranked rate , but they struggle with perimeter shooting and defensive intensity near the rim.
The Raptors, meanwhile, showcase second-ranked passing efficiency and fourth-ranked prowess attacking the basket, while forcing turnovers at an elite fourth-place rate , though their offensive spacing remains a liability. The 76ers have won five of their last six games , with Tyrese Maxey averaging 31.1 points and 7.1 assists leading the charge on the road. The Raptors have won six of their last nine games , though Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett are out while Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram remain questionable , creating significant uncertainty in their lineup. Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers , adding another variable to Sunday's matchup. The over/under is set at 222.5 total points , inviting bettors to weigh how these contrasting styles will mesh in a divisional showdown with playoff implications.