Philadelphia's 9-3 record meets a Toronto side 5-5 and short of Barnes and Leonard

Philadelphia hold a 9-3 record and sit second in the Atlantic, while Toronto are 5-5 and fourth of five. That gap in the standings is the clearest reason the forecast leans against a Raptors win in Thursday's game at Philadelphia, scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on 12 November. Toronto's recent form is mixed. Official records show a 121-107 win at Milwaukee on 7 November, followed by a 102-118 home loss to Memphis on 10 November. They are 3-3 away from home. Toronto's injury list adds to the case. Reports indicate Kawhi Leonard (knee) has missed eight straight games and Scottie Barnes (groin) has been out since 4 November. Immanuel Quickley was listed as questionable for the Boston game, and his status for Philadelphia is not confirmed. One report says Toronto have gone 3-5 without Leonard after a 2-0 start. Reports also describe the game as the second night of a back-to-back for the Raptors. Philadelphia are not flawless. The thing to watch is the Raptors' injury report for this game. A return by Barnes or Quickley would be the clearest development that could narrow the gap.