76ers 115, Raptors 102: Tyrese Maxey posts 42.8 fantasy points
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Maxey & Embiid Cook Toronto, But Brandon Ingram's Assist Game Has Me Worried About the Raptors
The 76ers just flexed on Toronto 115-102, and honestly, this game told you everything you need to know about where these teams are right now. Philly's backcourt went absolutely nuclear while the Raptors looked disjointed and desperate. But here's the thing nobody's talking about yet: Brandon Ingram just had the weirdest efficient night of the season, and it might be a sign Toronto's entire roster construction is crumbling.
Tonight's Top Performers
| Player | Yahoo FP | Tonight | Season Avg | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 42.8 | 33/4/2/1/0 | 30.3 PPG | +2.7 pts |
| Joel Embiid | 41.6 | 27/8/4/2/0 | 24.0 PPG | +3.0 pts |
| Brandon Ingram | 36.5 | 17/10/7/0/0 | 21.8 PPG | -4.8 pts |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | 34.4 | 12/7/6/2/0 | 7.7 PPG | +4.3 pts |
| Scottie Barnes | 31.3 | 15/4/3/2/1 | 19.5 PPG | -4.5 pts |
| VJ Edgecombe | 30.4 | 15/2/8/1/0 | 15.7 PPG | -0.7 pts |
The Winners
Tyrese Maxey just put on a clinic, dropping 42.8 Yahoo points and staying right on script at +2.7 vs his season average. 33 points on 10-16 shooting with six threes? That's not a fluke, that's All-NBA Second Team energy. The dude went 7-7 from the line and didn't even look stressed. Maxey is your guy if you don't have him, period. Buy high, never sell.
Joel Embiid kept it simple and effective with 41.6 Yahoo points, +3.0 vs average. 27 and 8 on efficient 9-17 shooting tells you everything. He didn't need to carry the load because Maxey was doing that, so Embiid just did his thing in the post and let the perimeter do the work. This is what a true co-star situation looks like.
Collin Murray-Boyles is the sneaky story here. The dude went +4.3 vs his 7.7 average and grabbed 34.4 Yahoo points in 31 minutes. 12 and 7 with 6 assists isn't flashy, but it's meaningful. If Jakob Poeltl stays off the floor or Toronto keeps going small, Murray-Boyles is suddenly a viable streaming pickup against weaker centers.
The Letdowns
Scottie Barnes shot 5-16 and still put up 31.3 points because of his assist and rebound rates, but that -4.5 vs average is concerning. You're looking at a guy who's supposed to be a 19.5 PPG scorer turning in 5-16 nights. That's not a one-game thing if it keeps happening. Monitor his efficiency the next two games. If it's a slump, ride it out. If it's a trend, that's a red flag.
Brandon Ingram is the weirdest case here. He's -4.8 in points but somehow put up 36.5 Yahoo points because he dropped 10 rebounds and 7 assists on a 5-15 shooting night. This feels like noise, not signal. 17 points on 5-15 FG is rough, and I'm not convinced his assist game is sustainable enough to make up for the scoring dip. Raptors are getting desperate with the ball distribution, and it's making everyone look weird.
The Trends
VJ Edgecombe stayed in the rotation with 33 minutes and went -0.7 vs average despite the team blowout. That's stable. He's getting real minutes, and in a Maxey/Embiid led system, that keeps him relevant as a role piece.
But here's what worries me about Toronto: They're getting contributions from role guys like A.J. Lawson (9.2 pts above average) and Sandro Mamukelashvili showing up off the bench, which screams "our starting five isn't getting it done." When your Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead have to be saved by garbage time production from the bench, you've got scheme problems, not talent problems.
The Moves
Add: Collin Murray-Boyles. If he's under 30% ownership, grab him immediately. Toronto's going to keep leaning on bench production while they figure out their rotation, and Murray-Boyles is the most talented big behind Poeltl. He just had a +4.3 game with real assist totals. That's league winner energy for the price of a waiver wire pickup.
Drop: Dominick Barlow. The 76ers guy went 2-3 for 11.2 Yahoo points and is getting dropped league-wide for a reason. He's in a logjam with Oubre and role guys. Not worth the bench spot when you could grab Murray-Boyles or literally any backup big with real upside.
Monitor: Scottie Barnes. Don't panic trade him yet, but if you can flip him for a consistent scorer at SF or PG in a deeper league, do it. The Raptors offense is broken right now, and Barnes feels like he's the one eating the consequences while role players pop off.
Next Up
Philly's rolling. Maxey and Embiid are locked in, and if they stay healthy, this is a Finals team. Keep feeding them the rock in your lineups.
Toronto needs a hard reset. They looked disorganized, like Scottie was trying to do too much while role guys were carrying them. Watch for them to either commit to starting Murray-Boyles or bring back Poeltl and go back to their real rotation. This weird bench production game doesn't repeat.