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Raptors Bounce Back Against Sixers

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Paul McDonald
AM800-SPORTS-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS-kawhi-LEONARD-1.8516026 TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the second half of the NBA season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) (Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena October, 2018 in Toronto. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images))

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Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points to lead Toronto over Philadelphia

A battle of two of the top teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference -- the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers.

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points to lead Toronto to a 129-112 win on Tuesday.

Pascal Siakim had 15 points and a career-high 15 rebounds for the Raptors, who won for the 12th straight time over the Sixers at home.

Toronto is now 7-1 on the season and is a half-game back of Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference standings.