Jakob Poeltl has already been ruled out, and that will open the door for Collin Murray-Boyles to continue his solid play when the Raptors meet Joel Embiid and the 76ers.

Along with Watford, the Sixers received strong performances from the core stars, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey checked in for 41 minutes. He made 50 percent of his field goals to score 31 points. He also had seven assists and four rebounds.

After the Raptors, the 76ers play again on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons and on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. As McCain works his way back into game shape, the 76ers are likely to continue managing his minutes and workload, avoiding back-to-backs.

It is still early in the 2025–26 season, but the Philadelphia 76ers’ start has been a pleasant surprise. Many expected them to be one of the weaker teams in the Eastern Conference, yet they are 5–3, even if they are currently on a two-game losing streak.

When it comes to Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse has been relying on the young veteran to put in long shifts each time he stops onto the floor. Since his second season

The 76ers’ collapse vs. the Bulls was literally unprecedented in NBA history. Philadelphia blew a 24-point lead to fall 113-111.

Kyle Lowry has officially joined the 20-season club in the NBA. The 39-year-old Philadelphia guard played his first game of the season in the 76ers’ 129-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/draft as 76ers’ Success at NBA Draft Fueling Undefeated Season. The Philadelphia 76ers have gone somewhat under-the-radar as a solid drafting team over the last few decades. But their recent additions have made it glaringly obvious just how good the front office has been at the NBA Draft.

Tyrese Maxey scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers remained unbeaten after storming back from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 139-134 on Tuesday.

Tyrese Maxey’s playmaking will headline tonight’s Atlantic Division clash, as the 76ers star should thrive as a facilitator on his home floor.