Here is the betting preview ahead of the contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

Beginning the week with a batch of Sixers notes and observations, starting with the likely return of Paul George on Monday night.

There comes a point in every franchise’s timeline when brutal honesty becomes more valuable than blind hope. For the Philadelphia 76ers, that moment has dragged on for years — hidden beneath slogans,

Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points to spark the Philadelphia 76ers in a 123-114 overtime NBA victory at Milwaukee, while San Antonio surged late to beat Atlanta.

The short-handed version of the Detroit Pistons hold off the Philadelphia 76ers to send them to an 0-2 NBA Cup record.

Last season, the Sixers looked to get a breath of fresh air following the Brett Brown era. After parting ways with Brown after seven seasons, the Sixers landed veteran head coach Doc Rivers and brought in Daryl Morey as the President of Basketball Operations.

Watch highlights from Paul George’s return to NBA action on Monday night when the Philadelphia Sixers hosted the LA Clippers.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers appear to have learned a valuable lesson in their most recent game. The Sixers will aim for a tougher, more complete effort Monday when they host the Los Angeles Clippers.