Toronto Raptors (27-47, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (23-51, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -3.5; over/under is 222.5
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup against Toronto after losing seven in a row.
The 76ers are 3-11 against division opponents. Philadelphia is 9-29 against opponents over .500.
The Raptors are 6-8 against opponents from the Atlantic Division. Toronto is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 32.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Jakob Poeltl averaging 6.4.
The 76ers are shooting 45.5% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points lower than the 46.3% the Raptors allow to opponents. The Raptors average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 fewer made shots on average than the 14.3 per game the 76ers allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the 76ers. Quentin Grimes is averaging 21.9 points over the last 10 games.
Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals for the Raptors. Jamison Battle is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 1-9, averaging 111.9 points, 38.8 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.1 points per game.
Raptors: 6-4, averaging 109.3 points, 52.8 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.8 points.
INJURIES: 76ers: Jared McCain: out for season (meniscus), Kelly Oubre Jr.: day to day (knee), Eric Gordon: out for season (wrist), Tyrese Maxey: out (back), Andre Drummond: day to day (toe), Paul George: out for season (groin), Joel Embiid: out for season (knee), Kyle Lowry: out (hip).
Raptors: Ulrich Chomche: out for season (knee), Brandon Ingram: out (ankle), Gradey Dick: out (knee), Jakob Poeltl: out (rest), Immanuel Quickley: out (rest).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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