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Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic: November 15, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers Lose to Orlando Magic 108-102
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Orlando Magic 108-102 on Friday night. The game was close throughout, but the Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The 76ers were led by Tyrese Maxey, who had 28 points. James Harden added 25 points, and Joel Embiid had 22 points. However, the 76ers were unable to overcome the Magic's balanced scoring attack.
Franz Wagner Leads the Way for Orlando
Franz Wagner led the Magic offensively with a team-high 31 points. Markelle Fultz added 19 points, and Cole Anthony added 18 points. Moritz Wagner, the Magic’s sixth man, had 10 points off the bench, which proved to be key for the team’s success.
The Magic shot 52.4 percent from the field, including 40 percent from three-point range. The 76ers shot 46.7 percent from the field, but they struggled from three-point range, shooting just 28.6 percent. The 76ers also committed 15 turnovers, which led to 19 points for the Magic.
The 76ers have now lost two of their last three games. They will look to get back on track on Sunday when they host the Miami Heat. The Magic have won two of their last three games and will face the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Sunday.