Critical wins against the Rockets and the Bucks have the Raptors returning to Toronto road-weary, but feeling positive, at 10-6. Tonight, they begin a six-game home stand against the Philadelphia 76ers, who will be without their stud rookie Joel Embiid.
The Sixers, of course, have been playing it cautious with their centre, as he’s been able to break out on a minutes cap of just 24 per game. He’s also not playing in back-to-backs, which is why he’s sitting out this one at the Air Canada Centre. The 76ers are fresh off a surprisingly competitive tilt with the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, losing 112-108.