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Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers

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16-8, 7-8 Away
Final
106 - 102

5-15, 2-8 Home

Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights

Wagner made 12 of 23 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer and converted all 10 free throws to lead the Magic past the short-handed Sixers.

Philadelphia was not at full strength. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond and Kyle Lowry sat out due to injuries or rest.

An expected Eastern Conference favorite in the preseason, the Sixers dropped to 5-15. Coach Nick Nurse said there was a chance Embiid, who has played only four games this season, could play Friday when the teams play again in Philadelphia.

Wagner scored 25 points through three quarters before snapping a tie game in the fourth and helping the Magic stretch the lead.

Suggs hit four of Orlando's eight 3-pointers.

Jared McCain, Philadelphia's first-round pick who has emerged as an early Rookie of the Year candidate, scored 24 points. Tyrese Maxey had 16.

The Magic, an emerging team out of the Eastern Conference, played only four players off the bench but three of them scored in double digits.

Takeaways 76ers: Failed to secure their first three-game winning streak of the season.

Magic: Rebounded from a loss a night earlier in New York and won for the seventh time in eight games.

Key moment Tied at the end of three quarters, the Magic opened the fourth on a 10-2 run to take a lead they never lost the rest of the game.

Key stat Maxey missed all seven 3-point attempts and didn't attempt a free throw until the waning moments, when he hit two that pulled the 76ers to 99-98.

Up next The 76ers and Magic play again Friday in Philadelphia.

Regular Season Series

ORL leads series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 106 - 102
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 106 - 102
4th 1.0 76ers offensive team rebound 106 - 102
4th 1.0 Guerschon Yabusele misses 67-foot three point jumper 106 - 102
4th 1.1 Guerschon Yabusele defensive rebound 106 - 102

Statistics

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41-84 FG 40-82
49 Field Goal % 49
8-29 3PT 11-30
28 Three Point % 37
16-21 FT 11-19
76 Free Throw % 58
42 Rebounds 35
16 Offensive Rebounds 10
26 Defensive Rebounds 25
21 Assists 23
13 Steals 9
7 Blocks 1
13 Turnovers 14
1 Team Turnovers 0
14 Total Turnovers 14
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
13 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 22
18 Fast Break Points 13
64 Points in Paint 56
18 Fouls 19
15 Largest Lead 6
Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Kelly Oubre Jr., G Out Mar 25
Tyrese Maxey, G Out Mar 10
Johni Broome, F Out Feb 28
Orlando Magic Orlando Magic Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Anthony Black, G Out Mar 25
Jonathan Isaac, F Out Mar 25
Franz Wagner, F Out Mar 25

Game Information

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Attendance: 19,851 · Capacity:

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta 41 32 .562 - W3
Orlando 39 34 .534 2 W1
Charlotte 39 34 .534 2 W5
Miami 39 34 .534 2 W1
Washington 17 55 .236 23.5 W1

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston 48 24 .667 - W1
New York 48 26 .649 1 L1
Toronto 40 32 .556 8 L1
Philadelphia 40 33 .548 8.5 W1
Brooklyn 17 56 .233 31.5 L9
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