Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers

Saturday evening’s game between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers is set for November 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The venue for this contest is the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors arrive on the road after a solid run, while the 76ers host looking to right their course at home.

On the injury front, the 76ers are missing two players: Paul George is out with a knee injury, and Dominick Barlow is out with a right elbow injury. Meanwhile, the Raptors enter this matchup with no players listed on their official injury report. Given those reports, Philadelphia must lean more heavily on its available veterans and bench depth, while Toronto can count on a fully‑available roster.

In terms of coaching tactics, the Raptors’ head coach will likely emphasise their recent momentum and healthy roster by continuing to push an up‑tempo offence, good ball movement and disciplined defence on the road. The 76ers’ coach must adjust his game plan in light of the absences: he’ll focus on maximising the minutes of his key starters, controlling tempo to mitigate depth issues and emphasising defensive intensity to carry the home side.

The press discussion ahead of the game centres on the 76ers’ vulnerability due to missing key contributors and their recent uneven stretch, while the Raptors are being seen as a dangerous visitor with full health and confidence. Media outlets are pointing out that Philadelphia’s margin for error is thin and that Toronto’s balanced roster may have the edge if they execute. The matchup is being framed as a pivotal opportunity for both sides to gain (or regain) momentum.

Studio analysts are emphasising the importance of leadership, bench resilience and execution over 48 minutes. They note that Toronto’s advantage lies in health and depth, while Philadelphia’s question is whether its starters can handle heavier loads. Many expect a tightly‑fought game with perhaps the Raptors having a slight upper hand if they impose their tempo early and exploit the 76ers’ missing pieces.