Toronto Raptors (38-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (50-26, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Philadelphia.
The 76ers are 30-16 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 14.8 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 3.9.
The Raptors are 4-9 against opponents from the Atlantic Division. Toronto is 18-22 against opponents with a winning record.
The teams square off for the fourth time this season. In the last meeting on Dec. 20 the 76ers won 104-101 in overtime led by 28 points from Joel Embiid, while Pascal Siakam scored 38 points for the Raptors.
TOP PERFORMERS: Embiid is averaging 33.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 blocks for the 76ers. Maxey is averaging 3.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Philadelphia.
Scottie Barnes is shooting 45.5% and averaging 15.5 points for the Raptors. Fred VanVleet is averaging 3.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Toronto.
LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 115.7 points, 43.5 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.4 points per game.
Raptors: 6-4, averaging 115.0 points, 45.3 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 10.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.7 points.
INJURIES: 76ers: None listed.
Raptors: Dalano Banton: out (thumb), Otto Porter Jr.: out for season (foot), Joe Wieskamp: out (hamstring), Gary Trent Jr.: day to day (elbow), Will Barton: day to day (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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