Embid scores 31 to carry 76ers to 2-0 series lead on Raptors

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    Joel Embiid took a stiff arm moments after tipoff and the 7-footer pushed back. Trying to keep his composure, Embiid absorbed a few more deliberate blows from a Raptors defense clearly trying to bully the big guy.

    Coach Doc Rivers gave Embiid a quick message: "No, Jo, you be the dominant guy."

    The NBA MVP finalist quit deferring and started dominating.

    Embiid took his lumps and powered his way to 31 points and 11 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey showed he was no one-game postseason wonder and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-97 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

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