Philadelphia’s 36-Point Third Flips Toronto’s 9-Point Start

Philadelphia turned a nine-point first-quarter deficit into a 123-112 win, tying Toronto 60-60 at halftime before taking control with a 36-27 third quarter on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points, two rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers, shooting 8-for-13 from the field. Joel Embiid added 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and two turnovers on 7-for-17 shooting. Anfernee Simons supplied 17 points, three rebounds and two assists with no steals, blocks or turnovers, going 6-for-9 from the field and 5-for-6 from three. Jaylen Brown chipped in 18 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block, but had five turnovers while shooting 8-for-15. Toronto’s RJ Barrett scored 31 points with 14 rebounds and five assists, shooting 13-for-20, while Immanuel Quickley had 26 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, no turnovers and an 8-for-16 shooting line. Philadelphia also won the fourth quarter 27-25 to close out the 11-point victory.