"In that one, Jakob Poeltl was absent, while Joel Embiid and Trendon Watford led the way for the 76ers, helping Philadelphia outscore Toronto 64-38 in the paint en route to their 10-point win. The Raptors are yet to lose since then, as they'll seek their revenge for their fifth win in a row. And for tonight's matchup, Poeltl is back, and Embiid is doubtful to play, so this will be a different game."
"Raptors Outlook Record: 9-5 | 3rd in Eastern ConferenceOffensive Rating: 117.4 (8th) | Defensive Rating: 112.7 (10th) | Net Rating: +4.7 (10th) With Poeltl back, Philly will get to see Toronto's starting lineup, which has been defending better as of late. The group of the 30-year-old Austrian, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett have a -0.3 NET rating together in 134 minutes."
"The defence was on full display in the final minute of Monday's close win over the Hornets, where Ingram and Barnes both had huge blocks to save the day. The defence will be tested in this one, however, as Philadelphia's offence has been just as effective and nearly as fast as Toronto's. It will also be interesting to see if the transitional/bench units continue to cook."
Toronto defeated Charlotte and now travels to Philadelphia after winning eight of nine games; the lone recent loss came to Philadelphia when Jakob Poeltl was absent and Philadelphia dominated the paint behind Joel Embiid and Trendon Watford. Poeltl returns for the rematch while Embiid is doubtful, changing the matchup. Toronto sits 9-5, third in the Eastern Conference, with an offensive rating of 117.4 and defensive rating of 112.7. The starting lineup has shown defensive improvement, and the bench/transitional units have performed well under coach Darko Rajakovic's rotations.
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