The Raptors created issues for the Sixers when they were backpedaling and failed to stop the ball. Led by Barnes, the Raptors constantly pushed the ball forward through both the pass and dribble. Toronto posted eight of the game’s first nine fast-break points.

Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 38 points and five assists, VJ Edgecombe had 17 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 13 points and five rebounds, and Dominick Barlow had 13 points and six rebounds. Quentin Grimes had 13 points and seven rebounds while Jabari Walker added seven and six rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to give the Sixers every chance to earn a win, but a slew of mistakes in crunch time cost them a victory against the Toronto Rapto

The Sixers overcame a brutal first half only to blow a four-point lead with under 20 seconds left in regulation and then squander another lead in overtime in a 116-115 loss to the Raptors. It was a nasty, physical game, and the Sixers didn’t handle it well outside of the third quarter — go figure.

Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 38 points. VJ Edgecombe had 17.

PHILADELPHIA -- Ever since getting back on the floor on Nov. 17, Paul George has been available at a high rate for the Philadelphia 76ers. He has played in 19 of a possible 23 games thus far and has been able to give the Sixers some consistent production on both ends.

Rookie VJ Edgecombe stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday, helping the Sixers pick up their fourth win in five games.

The Sixers fell back to earth Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. They had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 125-124 overtime loss to the Nuggets. Joel Embiid goaltended a Bruce Brown layup with 5.

Tyrese Maxey did all he could, but the Sixers coughed up late leads in regulation and overtime in a loss to the Raptors.