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Sixers Top Raptors as Toronto Gives Kyle Lowry a Standing Ovation

Toronto saluted its 2019 champion in what was likely his final playing appearance there, a moment Lowry described as one of the best of his career.

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Overview

  • Philadelphia won 115-102 in Toronto to finish a 2-1 trip and move to 22-16, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 33 points and Joel Embiid’s 27 as Paul George and VJ Edgecombe added key production.
  • With 1:57 remaining and a 16-point margin, sustained chants of “We want Lowry” led coach Nick Nurse to insert the former Raptors star to a prolonged standing ovation.
  • Lowry logged 1:57 and went 0-for-3 but called the reception “one of the greatest basketball moments” of his career.
  • The 39-year-old guard has played sparingly this season, appearing in about six games and averaging under 10 minutes when used.
  • Lowry has leaned into a veteran mentor role for younger Sixers guards such as Maxey and VJ Edgecombe and reiterated plans to sign a one-day contract to retire as a Raptor.