Sixers Bell Ringer: Six double-digit scorers lead Sixers over Raptors

Bell Ringer Standings:
Tyrese Maxey – 3.5
Jaylen Brown – 2.5
VJ Edgecombe – 2
Joel Embiid – 1
LeBron James – 1
Anfernee Simons – 1
Dean Wade – 1

The Philadelphia 76ers started slow but roared back for a 123-112 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.

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LeBron James sat this one out for the Sixers for sciatica management, joining Adem Bona (cervical spine sprain) and Dominick Barlow (back) on the injury report. Joel Embiid was able to play after spending the day questionable for plantar fasciitis management. The Raptors had some notable injuries of their own with Kawhi Leonard and Scotti Barnes both sidelined, as well as Trayce Jackson-Davis and Nate Bittle.

It was a brutally rough start for the Sixers, with Philadelphia letting Toronto — on the second leg of a back-to-back — build a 16-point lead at one point in the first frame. Thankfully, someone finally told them the game had started and they came out of the gate much tighter in the second, quickly battling back to tie things up and entering the halftime break knotted at 60 a piece. The Sixers finally took control of the game in the third, with the Raptors trailing right around the double-digit mark into the final frame.

The Raptors continued to battle just within striking distance of the Sixers, but Philadelphia was able to hold on to take the double-digit victory at home thanks to six Sixers scoring in double-digits Thursday night.

The Sixers get back in the win column and are now 10-3 to start the season. They will now get a few days off before a Sunday afternoon matinee hosting the Indiana Pacers.

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Until then, let’s get to the Bell Ringer. We have quite a few candidates tonight…

VJ Edgecombe: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 0 turnovers

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With LeBron James out, VJ Edgecombe was tasked with commanding the Sixers’ offense — and the sophomore was up for the challenge. This was another great example of Edgecombe doing what he can do well and not worrying about forcing things that aren’t working. Edgecombe was careful and…

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