Raptors at 76ers 2/5/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Toronto Raptors look for a second straight victory on Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers. On Sunday, the Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 121-103. The Raptors were led by Kawhi Leonard with 18 points. Toronto won its 10th game at home in their last 11. The Raptors hold a 3 ½-game lead in the Atlantic division over the Boston Celtics and 76ers.

Philadelphia lost to the Sacramento Kings 115-108 on Saturday in the 76ers most recent outing. Philly was led in the loss by Joel Embiid with 29 points and 17 rebounds while Jimmy Butler also scored 29 with 18 coming during the fourth quarter when he had 2 4-point plays. Wilson Chandler and JJ Redick sat out for the 76ers. Kawhi Leonard leads the Raptors in scoring, rebounds and steals with averages of 27.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. Serge Ibaka is the second leading scorer with an average of 16.1 points per game. Kyle Lowry is the leader in assists with an average of 9.2 per game. The Raptors are shooting 47.0% from the field and 34.5% from 3-point territory.

Joel Embiid leads the 76ers in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots with averages of 27.2 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots per game. Ben Simmons is the team leader in assists with an average of 8.1. The 76ers are shooting 47.2% from the field and 36.0% from 3-point territory.