Title: Raptors Takeaways: Lack of identity obvious as 76ers’ trio goes off
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss that highlighted their lack of defensive identity amid an historic 76ers offensive night.
Change is tough. On the defensive end, it’s rarely been tougher for the Raptors than it was on Friday in Philadelphia, where a historic 76ers output handed Toronto a 121-111 loss, their ninth in the last 12 games.
It’s the third time the 76ers have beaten the Raptors this year. In fact, the Raptors are now an unsightly 0-8 against Atlantic Division opponents. And while the differences are quite obvious – Philadelphia is in the ultimate win-now mode with eyes on a title and the league’s best net rating – any matchup with a team you’ve played a lot, especially one coached by your former head coach, is a good game for reflection.
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 