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Maxey, Embiid Lead the 76ers to 123-112 Win over the Raptors without James

On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-112, overcoming an early injury scare when Joel Embiid collided with a defender and briefly limped to the locker room.
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse rested LeBron James for lower back and sciatica management, calling it "part of the long-term picture," while Toronto played without Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes.
Tyrese Maxey led the offense while reserves Anfernee Simons, Jabari Walker, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shot a combined 9-for-13 from three, erasing a 17-point deficit.
With this victory, the 10-3 Sixers moved to 3-0 in games where James rests, while the Raptors suffered their third consecutive loss.
The Sixers will have two days off before hosting the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon, while Toronto hopes to end their losing streak against the New York Knicks on Sunday.

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