The Sixers shot 52.8 percent from three, had another 30-10 night from Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey added 22 points and a surge of scoring in the fourth quarter against the Raptors on Thursday, but Philly lost an early 15-point lead and ultimately fell 119-114.
James Harden is still struggling with his hamstring and finding much burst and elevation when attacking downhill. It hindered him again on Thursday, and helped limit him to just 3-of-12 shooting against the Raptors’ rangy, switchy defense. His excellent passing has continued, and still adds a lot of value to the offense, of course, but his finishing limitations have played a key part in him shooting only 31.