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Raptors get burnt by Joel Embiid, Sixers
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid drives to the net against Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Raptors get burnt by Joel Embiid, Sixers

Originally posted on Toronto Raptors on SI
By Jeremy Brener  |  Last updated Jan 12, 2026 10:06 PM ET

The Toronto Raptors are back in the loss column after falling to the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 inside Scotiabank Arena.

After beating the Sixers in overtime the night before, the Raptors couldn't respond well to the adjustments Philadelphia made, which led to the loss. The Sixers blitzed the Raptors in the first quarter, scoring 45 points and taking a 17-point lead after the first quarter.

The Sixers' lead bloomed to as large as 33 points, but the Raptors made a concerted effort to try and make the score closer than how the game actually was.

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Raptors smoked by Sixers on back-to-back

The Raptors got Brandon Ingram back from his brief absence with a thumb sprain, but they still couldn't withstand the pressure from Joel Embiid and Paul George, both of whom returned to the court after not playing in the meeting 24 hours prior.

The Raptors will try to shake this loss off when they take on the Indiana Pacers on the road on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on TSN Sports or stream it on NBA League Pass.

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