Yes, you read that right. Yesterday, the Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-112, and in doing so they ran their streak to five straight wins!
If you told me back in October that this Raptors team would be rolling like this now, I probably would have laughed, but here we are, and yeah, it’s pretty sweet.
What Went Down & Key Highlights
- Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett both scored 22 points, stepping up when it mattered most.
- Jakob Poeltl was a rock in the paint, finishing with 19 points, and his presence inside made a big difference.
- Immanuel Quickley came through late, hitting two big threes in the final two minutes to help seal the deal.
- Scottie Barnes put up a strong all-around line: 16 points, nine boards, five assists, which is just the kind of backbone you want in a stretch run.
- On the Sixers’ side, Tyrese Maxey led the way with 24 points, and VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes tacked on 21 each, but Philly couldn’t match Toronto’s surge.
Why This Feels Like a Real Statement
This is not just a hot streak. It feels like a Raptors team that’s growing into something. Five in a row is no small feat (especially on the road), against a playoff-calibre team (or at least one with name recognition).
For longtime fans like me, it’s been too many seasons of flashes and disappointment, but now? We’re seeing consistency. The starters are delivering, the bench is contributing, and that mix of youth, experience, and grit is coming together.
Their record now stands at 10-5 after that game. That’s a solid place to be, especially after where they were earlier in the year.
What’s Next & What I’ll Be Watching For
- Next up: the Raptors head home, and this is the moment to turn this road roll into real momentum in front of their fans.
- I want to see if they can keep leaning on that balance (Ingram, Barrett, Barnes, Poeltl) and avoid games where they feel one-dimensional.
- Defence will continue to be a big question. Turning third-quarter runs (like last night’s 18-7 run that flipped the game) into full-game defensive discipline will show real growth.
- The role players will matter. Guys like Quickley hitting big shots, the bench grabbing boards, and the veterans holding composure makes or breaks a streak.
Final Thoughts (From This Long-Time Fan)
I’m not going to get carried away as I know how this goes… But I feel hope. Real, honest hope and this feels different than seasons where we just tried to survive. This feels like we might be building something worth believing in.
So I’m cheering a little louder, feeling a little lighter, and looking at the rest of this season with more optimism than I have in a long time.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
