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Philadelphia Defeats Toronto 112-101 - Recap
Jimmy Butler went off for 25 points and added 6 rebounds leading Philadelphia over Toronto, 112-101, on Thursday at Wells Fargo Center.
Bettors who backed the 76ers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 211.5.
Ben Simmons had 21 points for Philadelphia and Joel Embiid chipped in with 17 points. Jimmy Butler had 8 assists for the 76ers, while Joel Embiid was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Toronto got 29 points from Kawhi Leonard in a losing cause and another 21 points from Pascal Siakam. Kyle Lowry contributed 6 assists for the Raptors, while Kawhi Leonard had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Philadelphia were victorious, as the score was 58-43 at the break.
Philadelphia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-34.