The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Toronto Raptors in an NBA 2025–26 regular-season matchup on Saturday, November 8, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Both teams come into this game with contrasting momentum and goals to regain consistency.
The 76ers began their season with an impressive four-game winning streak but have since dropped two consecutive contests. In their latest outing, they fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 132–121, despite a combined 54-point performance from Quentin Grimes and Tyrese Maxey.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors opened their season with a strong win over the Atlanta Hawks but faltered in four straight games afterward. They regained rhythm by defeating Cleveland in their first NBA Cup matchup and have since found solid form, now sitting at 5–4 and holding the eighth spot in the standings.
In their latest game, the Raptors faced the Hawks once again and extended their upper hand with a 109–97 victory, continuing their improved stretch of play.
According to team reports, updates on the availability of Paul George and Joel Embiid are still being assessed ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
"Fresh update on Paul George and Joel Embiid's availability status for Saturday."
The 76ers will aim to bounce back at home, while the Raptors look to continue their steady rise up the Eastern Conference standings.
The 76ers head into a crucial home clash seeking redemption after two losses, while the Raptors aim to extend their winning form in an early-season statement matchup.