Lowry and Ibaka fire Toronto Raptors to victory over Philadelphia 76ers

The Toronto Raptors came out on top in an Eastern Conference battle as they downed the Philadelphia 76ers away from home.

Kyle Lowry – amid rumours he has been offered in a trade – scored 20 points and was matched by team-mate Serge Ibaka who also grabbed 10 rebounds.

Kawhi Leonard top-scored for the Raptors with 24 points but 76er Joel Embiid’s 44th triple-double – 37 points and 13 rebounds – proved in vain as Toronto held out for the 119-107 win.

In Oklahoma City, the Thunder toppled the Orlando Magic 132-122 thanks to a Russell Westbrook triple-double.

The All-Star finished with 16 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds to record his seventh triple-double in a row and 20th of the season so far.

Paul George added 39 points, leading the Thunder to their eighth victory in nine games.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, who triumphed 136-94.

In a big night for three-pointers, the Pacers hit 19 in total and secured their third win a row.

The Memphis Grizzlies edged the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to two last-gasp free throws from Justin Holiday to emerge 108-106 winners, while the Boston Celtics improved to five wins in a row with a 103-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Clippers came from behind to bat the Charlotte Hornets 117-115, the New York Knicks slumped to their 14th loss in a row after being defeated 105-92 by the Detroit Pistons, and the Miami Heat ended their three-game losing streak with a 118-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.