The Toronto Raptors will head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers.
Both team have been decimated by injuries this season. The Raptors are clearly trying to ride out the rest of this season as they have their sights set on the upcoming draft, meanwhile the 76ers are still trying to figure things out and get back into the thick of things in the East. Right now they are a half game back of the final play-in spot.
Coming into this matchup, the Raptors will be shorthanded. Jakob Poeltl (hip pointer), RJ Barrett (concussion protocol), Brandon Ingram (ankle) are all out. Ingram is expected to be out at least another month so the Ingram and Scottie Barnes connection has to wait.
With the Raptors lack of depth at the center position, the team has called up Ulrich Chomche so expect the rookie to get some minutes tonight as he slates in behind Jonthan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson. Mogbo is dealing with an ankle injury but he’s probable to play, along with Gradey Dick who’s dealing with a neck contusion.
For the 76ers, Joel Embiid (injury management) is questionable. Eric Gordon (wrist sprain) is questionable and former Raptor Kyle Lowry (hip) along with rookie Jared McCain (knee) are out.
Barnes needs to have a better outing in this one. The 23-year-old has struggled from the field in his last few contests and in his last game against the Houston Rockets he went 0-for-8 from three. Also, Immanuel Quickley is an interesting to player to keep an eye on in this one as he will match up against Tyrese Maxey. Quickley had arguably his best outing of the season against Houston as his minutes continue to increase since returning from injury.
Toronto Raptors (16-37) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-32)
7:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: TSN
Projected 76ers Starting Lineup:
PG: Tyrese Maxey
SG: Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF: Justin Edwards
PF: Paul George
C: Joel Embiid
Key Reserves: Quentin Grimes, Guerschon Yabusele, Eric Gordon
PG: Immanuel Quickley
SG: Gradey Dick
SF: Ochai Agbaji
PF: Scottie Barnes
C: Jonathan Mogbo
Key Reserves: Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Orlando Robinson
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