The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-112 on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with Tyrese Maxey leading Philadelphia with 27 points and eight assists. Joel Embiid added 20 points as the Sixers overcame a nine-point first-quarter deficit at Xfinity Mobile Arena and improved to 10-3 without LeBron James.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 33 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 24 | 36 | 36 | 27 | 123 |
First Quarter: Toronto Takes an Early Advantage
The Raptors opened with their highest-scoring quarter of the night, putting up 33 points to Philadelphia’s 24. That gave Toronto a nine-point advantage after 12 minutes and left the Sixers needing an offensive response.
Second Quarter: Philadelphia Draws Level
The Sixers answered with a 36-point second quarter while Toronto scored 27. Philadelphia erased the entire opening-period deficit, sending the teams into halftime tied at 60-60.
Third Quarter: Sixers Move Ahead
Philadelphia repeated its 36-27 advantage in the third quarter. The consecutive productive periods transformed a nine-point deficit into a nine-point lead, with the Sixers ahead 96-87 entering the fourth.
Fourth Quarter: Philadelphia Finishes the Job
The Sixers outscored Toronto 27-25 in the final period to complete the 11-point victory in regulation. After trailing at the first break, Philadelphia won each of the remaining three quarters.
Key Performers
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: Led the Sixers with 27 points and eight assists, combining scoring with playmaking in the home victory.
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia: Contributed 20 points, giving Philadelphia 47 combined points from its two leading names in the recap.
- VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia: Led the team with eight rebounds as the Sixers finished with 41 overall.
NerdSports Stat: Philadelphia scored exactly 36 points and allowed exactly 27 in both middle quarters, producing a combined 72-54 advantage that turned a nine-point deficit into a nine-point lead.
Game Analysis: Efficient Shooting Supports the Comeback
Philadelphia’s offensive efficiency provided the foundation for the turnaround. The Sixers made 46 of 88 field-goal attempts, shooting 52.3% overall, and finished at 43.3% from three-point range. Those shooting numbers helped sustain the offense beyond its slow opening quarter.
Ball movement was another significant part of the performance. Philadelphia recorded 31 assists on 46 made baskets, with Maxey supplying eight. His ability to contribute as both a scorer and distributor helped the Sixers generate enough offense to reach 123 points.
The free-throw line added another 18 points on 23 attempts, a 78.3% conversion rate. Philadelphia did not need a high-scoring fourth quarter to complete the comeback: its decisive work came during the second and third periods, before it added two points to its lead in the fourth.
Playing without James, whose absence was noted in ESPN’s game summary, Philadelphia received important contributions from Maxey, Embiid and Edgecombe. No reason for James’ absence was provided in the supplied game information.
Closing Context: Philadelphia Moves to 10-3
The victory moved the Eastern Conference’s 76ers to 10-3 overall and 5-2 at home. Philadelphia next hosts the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. PST. Toronto next faces the New York Knicks that Sunday at 3:00 p.m. PST, looking to build on its strong opening quarter while improving its results over the remaining periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-112 on November 12, 2026.
Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Philadelphia 76ers sit 10-3 in the Eastern Conference. Their exact conference ranking was not provided.
Tyrese Maxey was the standout performer with 27 points and eight assists for Philadelphia.
