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NBA 2K23 Summer League: Raptors secure 20-point win over 76ers

The Raptors go on a 20-2 run to take on the Sixers on Saturday.

NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 takes place July 7-17 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 97-77, in the NBA 2K23 Summer League at Cox Pavilion on Saturday.

There were five ties and 10 lead changes in that game, but Toronto cruised to a 26-7 fourth quarter victory. It was 77-75 with 6:46 left, but the Raptors went on a 20-2 run to prevail. Toronto won the turnover battle, 25-17, thanks to its 15 steals. They also shot 24-for-27 from the free throw line, while the Sixers connected on just 13-for-22. In addition, Toronto outscored Philly in second-chance points 18-0.

The Raptors (1-0) were led by Armoni Brooks, who had 25 points, seven rebounds and two assists off the bench. Dalano Banton led the way as a starter with 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Christian Colocco had 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and three blocks, while Jeff Dowtin had 13 points, nine assists and two steals.

The Sixers (0-1) had just one player reach double figures, with Isaiah Joe leading the team with 24 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals. Cassius Winston totaled nine points, two rebounds and seven assists. Trevelyn Quinn led the bench with nine points and three rebounds.

On deck for Philly is a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. As for Toronto, they return to action on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls.