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Maxey, Embiid Lead the 76ers to 123-112 Win over the Raptors without James
On Thursday, Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James was ruled out for the game against the Toronto Raptors due to low back and sciatica management.
James has appeared in 10 of the first 12 games this season, though ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported medical staff are paying 'special attention' to his foot and lower back during his inaugural year with the 76ers.
Alongside James, 76ers center Joel Embiid remains questionable with right foot plantar fascia management, while Adem Bona is out for at least a week with a neck sprain.
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse may start former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade in James' place, as Wade has already started four games for Philadelphia this season.
James will have four to five days of rest before returning, as the 76ers are off Friday and Saturday before back-to-back games on Sunday and Monday.
Maxey leads Philadelphia with 27 points in the victory over Toronto, despite the absence of a key star for injury. Embiid, after a fright, returns to ensure victory against Raptors weakened by major casualties.