Toronto Raptors (16-37, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-32, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup against Toronto as losers of three straight games.
The 76ers are 14-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia is 9-18 in games decided by 10 or more points.
The Raptors are 10-23 against conference opponents. Toronto is ninth in the Eastern Conference scoring 110.7 points per game and is shooting 46.6%.
The 76ers' 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Raptors give up. The Raptors' 46.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.1 percentage points lower than the 76ers have allowed to their opponents (48.7%).
TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.1 points, 6.2 assists and 1.9 steals for the 76ers. Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 17.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals over the last 10 games.
Scottie Barnes is scoring 19.9 points per game with 7.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists for the Raptors. Gradey Dick is averaging 10.6 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 42.9% over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 5-5, averaging 117.8 points, 38.7 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.3 points per game.
Raptors: 5-5, averaging 109.7 points, 42.5 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.3 points.
INJURIES: 76ers: Jared McCain: out for season (meniscus).
Raptors: Brandon Ingram: out (ankle), P.J. Tucker: out (personal), RJ Barrett: out (concussion), Jonathan Mogbo: day to day (undisclosed), Gradey Dick: day to day (concussion), Jakob Poeltl: out (hip).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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