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Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their road loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Kicking off the week by evaluating potential deals the Sixers could make as the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline nears.
Now that Kelly Oubre Jr. has returned to the lineup, the 76ers aren’t just getting another body back; they’re reintroducing one of the few wings on the roster capable of shifting momentum without a set being drawn up for him.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. reacts to the final possessions in Sunday's overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors.
The Sixers' fourth-quarter lineup of VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Andre Drummond propelled the Sixers to the win over a potential playoff opponent.
After the Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-0 series lead in the 1983 NBA Finals, head coach Billy Cunningham asked for one request from team owner Harold Katz: a charter flight to Philly.
The Sixers overcame a brutal first half only to blow a four-point lead with under 20 seconds left in regulation and then squander another lead in overtime in a 116-115 loss to the Raptors. It was a nasty, physical game, and the Sixers didn’t handle it well outside of the third quarter — go figure.
TORONTO — Trendon Watford’s eyes widened as he walked into Scotiabank Arena’s visitors’ locker room and noticed the media scrum surrounding Kyle Lowry’s locker. Teammates Justin Edwards and Jared McCain joined the back of the crowd,