76ers take care of Magic, 125-113
The Philadelphia 76ers took down the Orlando Magic, 125-113, at Wells Fargo Center on Friday night.

The Magic (46-35) held their only lead of the game in the first quarter, but the 76ers (46-35) won the frame by 13 points. Orlando reduced the deficit in the second quarter to enter halftime down by seven points. Philadelphia took control in the second half, regaining their double-digit lead and pushed their cushion by as much as 17 points. While the Magic kept up in scoring in the fourth quarter, the lead was too much to overcome as they dropped to 18-23 on the road, while the 76ers improved to 24-16 at home.

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. Paolo Banchero recorded his 15th double-double of the season with 22 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Suggs added 20 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Moritz Wagner led the bench with 17 points, six rebounds and two assists.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for his 30th double-double of the season. Tyrese Maxey contributed 28 points, two rebounds and three assists, while Kelly Oubre supplied 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Tobias Harris added 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals.

Both teams will wrap up their regular season schedules Sunday. The Magic host the Milwaukee Bucks, while the 76ers welcome in the Brooklyn Nets.
Posted on: 4/12/2024 6:52 PM
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