Josh Richardson scores 10 points in Sixers’ loss to Raptors

Josh Richardson scores 10 points in Sixers’ loss to Raptors.

ORLANDO — One day after sitting out a game to rest, Philadelphia 76ers’ guard Josh Richardson returned to the floor and posted a solid performance.

Richardson, a shooting guard, scored 10 points and pulled down five rebounds in Philadelphia’s 125-121 loss to the Toronto Raptors, the defending NBA champions, Wednesday night at Orlando’s HP Field House.

Richardson had a tough shooting night, converting just 3-of-8 shots from the floor in 24 minutes of action.

The former Vol is averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game this season.