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Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing

The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time calling out the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Andre Drummond immediately turned the page to the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs contest. Philly scaled past the play-in hurdle by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97. Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points and won the all-new Amazon Prime Playmaker chain. Those smiles […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers

The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball avoided suspension after causing the back injury of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during their face-off in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. He, however, was fined a combined $60,000 for “unnecessary and reckless contact” and using profane language in the postgame conference. Ball appeared to intentionally trip Adebayo in the […] The post LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

The Orlando Magic’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was already a grueling uphill battle, but a late-game injury scare involving star forward Franz Wagner nearly turned a frustrating loss into a total catastrophe. As the clock ticked down at the Wells Fargo Center, Wagner and teammate Wendell Carter Jr. collided […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic

As the Philadelphia 76ers put the finishing touches on their battle for the No. 7 seed against the Orlando Magic, an unlikely candidate hit the dagger three. Andre Drummond sent the South Philly crowd into a frenzy as he hit his second three-pointer for the night. For Drummond, he finished the game by going 2-3 […] The post Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win

The Philadelphia 76ers are hitting their stride at the perfect time, but Tyrese Maxey might have just let a massive secret slip during the post-game celebrations. Following a gritty 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, Maxey found himself sporting the “Playmaker Chain” and speaking to the media about the team’s frantic playoff push. While praising […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers earned the right to the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, on Wednesday night. In what was a highly physical game that saw several technicals called, it was Andre Drummond of all players who put the game to bed. With just under a minute left […] The post 76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry share special moment with Amazon Prime Playmaker chain

The Philadelphia 76ers engaged in a heated play-in opener with the Orlando Magic featuring one skirmish. But the Wednesday NBA Playoffs showdown ended with Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry getting their hands on some bling via Amazon Prime. Both men enjoyed the 109-97 victory at the Wells Fargo Center. Maxey dropped 31 points to lead […] The post Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry share special moment with Amazon Prime Playmaker chain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey’s immediate reaction to 76ers’ play-in win vs. Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers are now in the playoffs after beating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. The seventh-seeded 76ers will face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round. Tyrese Maxey starred for Philadelphia against Orlando, tallying a team-high 31 points, including seven straight in a pivotal […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s immediate reaction to 76ers’ play-in win vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic HC Jamahl Mosley Caught on Camera With Priceless Reaction After Trying Smelling Salts

Before the Orlando Magic went up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, it looked like Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley might have smelled more salts than he anticipated, giving a hilarious reaction.

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76ers fans want Boston after commanding Play-In win over Magic

Things got pretty interesting between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament on Wednesday. VJ Edgecombe and Jalen Suggs got into a fight, resulting in a technical against Edgecombe. Also, Andre Drummond, of all people, hit a big shot before the half. The result was that the 76ers defeated the Magic […] The post 76ers fans want Boston after commanding Play-In win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA World Erupts Over Tyrese Maxey’s Performance vs Orlando Magic

Without Joel Embiid in the mix, the Philadelphia 76ers needed a superstar performance out of their two-time All-Star guard, Tyrese Maxey, on Wednesday. Hosting the Orlando Magic for the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament’s battle for the No. 7 seed, the Sixers needed just one win, and they are in the playoffs. While shorthanded, the Sixers […] The post NBA World Erupts Over Tyrese Maxey’s Performance vs Orlando Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers

The Orlando Magic are headed home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Friday. That is because the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs on the line, 109-97. The final score is not indicative of how close the game was, though. But as the […] The post Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game

VJ Edgecombe was not looking the part of a rookie during Wednesday’s play-in game. Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers battled Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic as part of the Eastern Conference’s 7/8 play-in game on Wednesday. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the 76ers guard Edgecombe got an opportunity … The post VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Technical prompts skirmish with Magic as things get chippy

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Orlando Magic during Wednesday night’s NBA Play-In game. In a contest that has been hard to watch at times, things got a little spicy during the third quarter. With the 76ers leading 71-62, Paul George got a steal and found VJ Edgecombe for a transition bucket. After the rookie […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Technical prompts skirmish with Magic as things get chippy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics fans are confused after Brad Stevens’ powerful Butler message

Fans of the Boston Celtics almost had a heart attack after Brad Stevens, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, penned a message about Butler’s hiring of Ronald Nored as its new coach. Nored played for Stevens when the latter was still calling the shots for the Bulldogs, reaching the national title game […] The post Celtics fans are confused after Brad Stevens’ powerful Butler message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Andre Drummond of all people drills trey vs. Magic before halftime

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Orlando Magic in an important NBA Play-in Tournament clash Wednesday night in the City of Brotherly Love, and among those the Sixers are counting on to deliver is veteran big man Andre Drummond. Philadelphia is seeing action without former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid in the fold after […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond of all people drills trey vs. Magic before halftime appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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