Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points (21 in the third quarter), and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 131-111 for a 1-0 lead in the first-round series.
The 76ers led by as many as 24, pulling away with a 28-12 run in the second quarter.
Tobias Harris had 26 points and 6 assists, and James Harden added 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 14 assists. The 76ers had 3 20-point scorers. Harden assisted on 6 of Maxey’s 14 baskets.
For the Raptors, Pascal Siakam had 24 points, 7 assists and 3 blocks, and OG Anunoby added 20 points on 9 for 15 shooting. Scottie Barnes had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists.
The 76ers shot 51.2% from the field and 50.0% from 3 to the Raptors’ 48.8% and 40.0%. The Raptors forced 4 turnovers, about 11 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The 76ers outscored the Raptors 29-10 on the fast break. Fred VanVleet and Chris Boucher fouled out.